PM Campus Coordinator

 Schedule:

Shift A: Monday - Thursday 1 PM  - 11 PM

Function

· 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 community-based 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.

Qualifications

· Must be in good physical and mental health [DCFS Rule 404] (able to lift 40 pounds and stand majority of 8 hour shift)

· 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)

Lydia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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
• 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)