Crisis Diversion Shift Manager

PROGRAM SUMMARY: Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Shift Manager for the Crisis Diversion Home Program.  This is a 24-hour residential group home for adults who recently experienced a mental health crisis.   The Crisis Diversion Home provides a nurturing, supportive, and structured environment where our consumers can develop trust, learn to manage their illness and live independently.  

LOCATION: Crisis Diversion Home in Warren County, NJ

WORK STATUS: Full time-  mid-shift position available

REQUIREMENTS: 

• BA degree in social work or allied field preferred
• At least three years experience working with individuals in the behavioral health field
• At least one year experience in a leadership role in the behavioral health field
• Experience with MI/DD population preferred
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• English-Spanish bilingual preferred

ESSENTIAL DRIVER REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as an Essential Driver role. The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence and meet Center For Family Services’ driver eligibility standards at all times. This includes maintaining a license in good standing with six (6) or fewer motor vehicle points, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and ongoing compliance with agency Driver & Vehicle Safety policies. Employees in Essential Driver roles are subject to periodic MVR reviews and must immediately report any changes to driving status, violations, or incidents in accordance with agency policy. Failure to maintain acceptable driving status may result in removal from the role or other employment action, up to and including termination.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans and implements the occupational, recreational, social and other developmental plans designed for each individual in the Crisis Diversion Home.
• Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules. 
• Responsible for ensuring the internal and external facilities of the program are maintained in a way to present CFS as a good neighbor and welcomed member of the community.
• Direct supervision of shift activities and approach each shift in a team perspective.
• Assists in the supervision of clients with emphasis on client safety and well-being.
• Assists in providing shift coverage and completes shift responsibilities.
• Provides training for new Residential Counselors and Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Complete all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
• Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicate with other staff to promote quality client care.
• Observe and report safety or maintenance problems.
• Participate in required staff training staff meetings and supervision as scheduled.
• Ensure all over the counter prescription medication is correctly administered and documented.