Community Leader

Company: Mount Prospect Academy
Location: Pike
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Mount Prospect Academy

Job Title: Community Leader

Reports To: Program Director

Pay Rate up to $20.00hr plus a Sign a $1000 Bonus

Location: Pike, NH

Company Background

Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a "zest for life" and succeed in the "business of life."

MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of "hard to treat" and "difficult to place" adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission:

MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.


Position Summary:


Responsible for service delivery to the students in the assigned residential program, in accordance with program goals and each students' Individual Treatment Plan. The Supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining positive; supportive, and always professional relationships with staff and students. In addition, the supervisors manage the Youth Counselors on their shifts and work with leadership to continue improving the treatment and program in general.


Job Functions and Responsibilities:


Provide supervision and guidance to Youth Counselors
Participate as a team player in MPA's residential treatment model for youth
Supervise youth, in accordance with MPA policies, procedures and the youth's individual treatment plans
Properly facilitate the residential program's routine
Coordinate, manage and participate in recreational and educational programming for youth
Clearly and professionally document all services provided according to program policies and procedures
Use training to provide behavioral management and crisis intervention
Engage in behavioral management techniques, in accordance with policies, procedures and training
Communicate effectively with other employees, youth and other stakeholders
Uphold professional conduct boundaries with youth, families and other stakeholders at all times
Engage and connect with youth as a compassionate professional to develop positive relationships
Attend professional trainings and workshops, and strive to understand and implement all trainings and workshops in residential programming
Manage facilities so they are clean, orderly and free of all hazards
Arrange laundry, phone, hygiene, and other schedules for students to meet the structured requirements of their daily routines
Develop and maintain Crisis Plans (ICMPs) and Incentive Plans (SBIPs) for each student in the community
Assist in managing the transportation fleet
Manage weekly communication to entire team about student progress
Abide by all MPA policies and procedures
Assist in other tasks as assigned by Program Director



Professional Expectations:


Must be able to successfully complete all phases or pre-service training and on-going training as required by state and MPA policy.
Must be a leader.
Must be able to work in occasionally high pressure, high stress and physical environment.
Possess independent problem-solving skills and be willing to seek assistance and guidance when needed.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Creative and caring.
Able to be organized and to prioritize workload.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated



Required Qualifications - Must meet one of the qualifications below.


An associate' s or higher degree with a minimum of 12 credits in the field of human services, or other field related to residential care, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.
The equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with children
Residential experience is highly preferred


Any combination of college credits in human services and experience with children that total 2 years, as follows:


Two years of full-time college equals 60 credits
Two years of full-- time employment equals 3000 hours
One credit equal 50 hours of experience
Documentation of 7 years of parenting experience



Benefits:


Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (403B)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Comprehensive wellness initiatives
Paid time off
Employee discount program
Expense reimbursement
Further education opportunities for qualified candidates



Application Process: By applying to the position, you will let our team know you are interested. We are currently hiring, and we will reach out shortly to set up a time for an interview.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.PI3eb5da2f3edc-25660-36627336

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