The Skills Coach plays a vital role in supporting students and residents in both school and residential treatment settings. Below is a refined version of your description: Position Overview: The Skills Coach is responsible for actively engaging and monitoring students and residents in a school and residential treatment environment. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu where individuals can participate in program activities that promote personal development and growth. Key Responsibilities: 1. Therapeutic Environment Management: o Monitor and observe student and resident interactions during daily activities. o Ensure a safe and supportive environment by adhering to program protocols, fostering positive behaviors, and preventing conflict. o Conduct regular contraband and body searches to maintain safety in accordance with facility policies. 2. Individual Coaching & Group Facilitation: o Provide personalized coaching in behavioral, social, and educational skills. o Lead group sessions that foster emotional and social growth. o Recognize emotional or behavioral patterns that may require intervention, implementing appropriate behavior management techniques. o Avoid power struggles and build strong therapeutic rapport with residents, promoting an environment that facilitates maximum therapeutic benefits. 3. Documentation & Reporting: o Accurately document all interactions, incidents, and progress in the facility's electronic system. o Maintain up-to-date reports on treatment, behavior, and interventions, ensuring confidentiality in line with HIPAA and facility standards. 4. Team Collaboration: o Actively engage with other professionals as part of a treatment team to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans. o Communicate observations and concerns during team meetings to ensure coordinated care for each resident. o Refer any unresolved issues to supervisors or the treatment team for additional support. 5. Daily Program and Schedule Adherence: o Follow the structured daily program schedule, ensuring residents participate in activities as planned. o Perform regular rounds based on the observation levels of residents. o Maintain responsibility for keys and ensure that all rooms are secure according to program protocols. 6. Classroom Support & Supervision: o Supervise and guide students during classroom sessions, assisting them with assignments and maintaining engagement in schoolwork. o Enforce classroom policies, including restricting personal items and monitoring computer usage. o Provide behavior redirection, monitor behavior patterns, and retrieve unapproved materials when necessary. o Actively participate in classroom activities to ensure students stay on task and receive the support needed for academic success. 7. Confidentiality and Compliance: o Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students' and residents' personally identifiable health information. o Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and facility policies related to privacy and confidentiality. o Complete mandatory staff development requirements as stipulated by regulatory and accrediting bodies. 8. Professional Development: o Receive supervision from clinical staff to improve interactions with students and residents. o Attend ongoing training and workshops to enhance professional skills and improve job performance. Additional Responsibilities: • Prepare daily logs, incident reports, and other required documentation. • Assist in various tasks that may arise related to both the school and residential setting, ensuring the smooth operation of the program. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field preferred. Experience: Experience working in a therapeutic, educational, or residential setting with youth or individuals in treatment programs is highly preferred. • Knowledge of behavior management techniques and experience implementing them in a structured environment is an advantage. Licenses/Certificates: First Aid/CPR Certification Behavioral Management Program Valid Drivers license
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