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Monday, September 06, 2010

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General Job Description: As a member of the Cottage Team, the YCW III provides leadership for the provision of all services to cottage residents within the mandates required by Agency policy and regulatory bodies. The YCW III assists all cottage staff in meeting their assigned tasks. Essential Functions: • Provides direction to residents assigned in conjunction with Cottage Program Coordinator and other level III personnel. • Provides for a physically and emotionally safe group living environment for all residents. • Provides each resident with assurance of total staff commitment to meet his/her special and unique needs. • Documents all counseling and support efforts consistent with current Treatment Plan. • Participates as required in the development, discussion, transcribing and implementation of all individual Treatment Plans. Insures staff input and communication of results to Cottage Team. • Guarantees the involvement of all residents and childcare staff in meeting fire, health and safety requirements. • Completes all required recording in a timely, appropriate and professional manner. Insures completion of same by childcare team members. • Advocates for and promotes communication of all issues relevant to residential needs. • Maintains a climate wherein resident needs are the priority. Activities and services are delivered in a consistent and timely manner. Resident availability for all scheduled services and programs as guaranteed. Cottage staff is accountable and responsive. • Interviews prospective childcare staff. Provides for orientation, supervision, training, development and evaluation of childcare staff as required. Actively seeks to provide learning and advancement for cottage staff. • Recognizes needs and participates in advancing personal training and development. • Assigns childcare staff as required by program and Agency standards. Reviews, approves and submits timecards to Program Coordinator. JOB DESCRIPTIONS YOUTH CARE WORKER III (CYCW III) Page 2 of 2 Essential Functions: (Continued) • Accountable for physical status of all areas within the cottage unit. • Maintains awareness of and insures the consistent communication and implementation of approved cottage policy and procedures. • Participates in the development of the annual cottage budget. Physical and Mental Requirements: Moderate physical exertion required. Ability to maintain composure in crisis situations with youth. Ability to restrain youth in accordance with Agency and State requirements.

1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
215.233.1960