House Leader

About the role

Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for empowering at-risk youth and fostering a safe, supportive environment? Avidity is seeking a skilled House Leader to oversee the operations of our therapeutic residential facilities. As a House Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing staff, maintaining compliance, and ensuring high-quality care and safety for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of residential facility operations during assigned shifts, ensuring staffing adequacy, safety, and compliance.
• Monitor and enforce behavior management plans, program logs, and required documentation.
• Function as the On-Call supervisor, addressing crises and coordinating incident reporting.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff to ensure they meet program standards.
• Provide supervision and ongoing feedback to Shift Leaders and Assistant Counselors.
• Model appropriate behavior and professionalism for staff and clients.
• Implement crisis interventions and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, Medicaid guidelines, and company policies.
• Conduct on-site Licensing Checklists and ensure all operational standards are upheld.
• Maintain regular communication with administration, staff, and external parties, addressing relevant issues promptly.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions, even under stress or challenging circumstances.
• Support the organization during emergencies such as hurricanes, natural disasters, or pandemics.
• Accept and execute other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Work requires the House Leader to have a flexible schedule and ability to work beyond agency hours of operation to ensure that youth and staff needs are met, and company clinical excellence is met; this may include evening hours and weekends.
• Valid applicable state driver’s license, proof of insurance ($10,000/$20,000/$10,000 minimum liability), and a safe driving record (no more than six points on MVR).
• Completion of 40 hours of annual training and successful passing of annual criminal background checks.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 4 years of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS management systems, payroll, and evaluations. Computer literate with proficiency in email, online applications, and documentation systems.
• Knowledge of Systemic Approach for Exploited and Traumatized Youth (SAFETY) and behavior management principles.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-Time Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits, including a 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match.
  • Paid time off accrual.
  • Company-provided equipment as needed.

Pay

Earn $44,000.00 – $48,000.00 Annually + Phone Stipend + Gas Stipend

Schedule

Morning and Evening Shifts Available