Youth

Principal Responsibilities And Duties

• Models appropriate attitudes and behavior, particularly a positive outlook, emotional stability, insight, compassion and creates a culture of learning.
• Maintains building security, keeps entry doors closed and locked, etc.
• Maintains ‘good neighbor’ relationships and positive curb appeal.
• Coordinates curbside trash pick-up and recycling with participants.
• Maintains common areas clean, neat and maintained.
• Reports all property/maintenance issues to the SHA manager immediately.
• Enforces program rules of no drugs, alcohol, smoking/vaping and overnight guests and complies with these rules as well.
• Sets appropriate boundaries with self, participants and others.
• Collaborates well with other agencies.
• Resolves conflicts as able and reaches out to HCRS, Crisis and LE as needed for support.
• Reports any incident involving drugs, violence, abuse or other illegal activity to LE immediately.
• Also reports incidents to HCRS and SHA staff, secondary to LE.
• Convenes house meetings as needed.
• Maintains parking rules, property inspections and other property management rules.
• Attends weekly team meetings with HCRS and/or SHA staff and participants.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Must be stable, responsible and reliable.
• Must live on site.
• Must have own telephone.
• Must comply with house rules.
• Must be able to adhere to rules of confidentiality.
• Must meet income/schooling qualifications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in mental health or related field preferred.
• CPR, CPI and First Aid training preferred.

Scope Of Position

Oversees YIT housing program after hours and when staff are not present. Works with about 4 participants. Coordinates with HCRS and SHA to ensure safety and development of participants and continuity of care.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has successfully launched into adulthood or successfully completed this program.
• Exhibits compassion and respect for YIT participants, their families, and their service providers.
• Sets appropriate boundaries with self, participants and others.
• Collaborates well with other agencies.
• Understands trauma informed care.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to be creative in responding to different participants’ needs.
• The ability to report information accurately and objectively.
• The ability to regulate one’s own emotions and behavior during stressful situations.
• Seeks to grow professionally.
• Acts in accordance with all agency and program rules and expectations.