Are you looking to change youth lives?

At Firefly Children & Family Alliance you can make a difference.

We value our employees and provide a positive, fulfilling culture which allows new employees to make a difference in the lives of youth. Employment at Firefly Children & Family Alliance comes with a benefit program that includes a student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and health insurance and PTO and paid holidays.

Job Description:

As the Teaching Family Residential Team Leader, you will support the Shelter program, Shelter leadership, and the Teaching Specialists and will promote positive behavior changes for youth in the Shelter facility through education of sound academic, social, and independent living skills. You will report to the Assistant Director of Shelter.

We have the following shift available: 2nd Shift (2:30pm-10:30pm) Wednesday through Saturday. Saturday shift will be 6:30am to 10:30pm.

Here's what you can expect in the way of specific job responsibilities and time allocation estimates:

Staff Guidance (60%)

• Collaborate with all Shelter staff to achieve daily care of children in the Shelter
• Consult 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
• 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 support Teaching Specialists in using TFM procedures and prescribed systems to make progress on each youth's individualized behavior management plan
• Diligently oversee medication administration according to agency policy and 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 implementing appropriate verbal de-escalation techniques from the TFM or prescribed in an individualized behavior support plan, attempt to reduce or eliminate the need for physical restraint

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field or qualified experience
• You must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance. Must have 6 or less points on driving record
• Previous leadership experience in a residential setting

At Firefly Children and Family Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we encourage persons who represent the diverse identities and lived experiences of the clients and communities we serve to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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