PM Campus Coordinator

Description

• •Assist the Unit Supervisors/Managers in overseeing the functioning of the therapeutic milieu where a safe, consistent environment is maintained and assists clients in growing emotionally, socially, physically, educationally, recreationally, and spiritually.
• •Guide milieu staff to engage residents in trauma-informed, developmentally-appropriate, culturally-sensitive activities and interactions designed to improve behavior, provide support, and promote healthy development so there can be a successful transition to a communitybased setting.
• •Provide crisis management, coverage on units as needed, and assistance monitoring program activities.
• •Assume on-call responsibilities during shift and execute the use of appropriate protocol when navigating crisis situations.
• •As assigned, be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention [TCI] and conduct associated trainings, debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices.

Requirements

• •Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• •Must be in good physical and mental health [DCFS Rule 404] (able to lift 40 pounds and stand majority of 8 hour shift)
• •To provide billable Medicaid services, per DCFS Rule 132 must have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• •Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
• •Demonstrates leadership and organization skills
• •Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
• •If hired to train, demonstrates sound ability to deliver concepts and engage in public speaking
• •Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization
• •Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in order to transport clients
• •Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home
• •Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)