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Residential Team Leader - Second Shift

Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Indianapolis, IN, United States


401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a 2nd Shift

Residential Team Leader

at our Family Support Center shelter in Indianapolis. The Residential Team Leader will support the Shelter program, Shelter leadership, and the Teaching Specialists and will promote positive behavior changes for youth in the Shelter care facility through education of sound academic, social, and independent living skills.

You Will:
Staff Guidance (60%)

Clearly communicate and collaborate with all Shelter staff in order to achieve effective day to day care of children in the Shelter

Consultation with program leadership regarding hiring, training, developing and holding staff accountable to program and service standards

Encourage a positive team environment that is supportive of staff with clear expectations and accountability

Effectively coach staff on positive interactions with children while on the unit

Monitor a daily, structured routine that includes extra-curricular activities in and outside of the Shelter to promote healthy habits based on children's developmental needs

Oversee the coordination of child transportation for school, appointments, and in emergencies

Purposefully lead and support Teaching Specialists in using TFM procedures and prescribed motivation systems to make progress on each youth’s individualized behavior management plan

Diligently oversee medication administration according to agency policy and accurately maintain medication logs

Meticulously maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the Shelter in compliance with regulations

Resident Guidance (40%)

Provide support to children as outlined in each behavior care plan using the Teaching Family Model (TFM)

Carefully manage the intake and discharge of children; oversee and document family contact with children

Urgently respond to crises by identifying and implementing appropriate verbal de-escalation techniques from the TFM or prescribed in an individualized behavior support plan

You Have:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services field, Associate's degree plus two years' experience, OR qualified experience with certificate in the Teaching Family Model.

Previous leadership experience in a residential setting

You must be at least 21 years of age

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valid driver's license with valid insurance

Capacity to develop knowledge and maintain certification of the Teaching Family Model within two years of initial TFM pre-service workshop training

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition ReimbursementMedical, Dental, and Health Insurance

Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.

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