About this role
Newport Academy is in need of part-time and full-time Care Coordinators four our gender specific. adolescent and young adult residential center treating co-occurring disorders in Orange County. Responsibilities include assisting and supervising residents with daily activities, monitoring resident’s behavior and intervening as needed, administration of resident medications, transporting residents to and from 12-step meetings, etc. All Care Coordinators will be positive role models. Must complete and pass trainings and background check with DCF and State Police. Experience or education in the field of Human Services, Psychology or Substance Abuse a definite plus.
Essential Care Coordinator Responsibilities: Facilitate residents' daily activities in residential setting including assistance with daily activities, chores supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.Observe and monitor residents' behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual treatment plans and house needsFacilitates assigned groups and/or meetings and/or activities per Newport Academy programDocuments observations and interventions in resident records and shift reportCoordinates milieu treatment with Counseling staff Transport residents to and from necessary appointments and outside meetings Ensures transportation safety by conducting inspections after driving Newport Academy vehicles and following documented safety rulesMonitors resident’s phone calls during designated hours Ensures physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks Conducts intakes and orientation with new residents including intake paper and policies Follows emergency procedures involving medical and psychiatric emergencies, run-a-ways and AWOLs, self-injurious and assaultive behavior, etc.One-to-one supervision of residents at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating disorders, etc.Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection following appropriate procedures - once trainedSearch of residents rooms when there is suspicion of illegal drugs or contrabandAttendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an interdisciplinary team memberOther Related Skills and Abilities: Ability to hold structure within the house, set limits and enforce boundaries with residents. Ability to observe interactions and intervene at the earliest point of conflict to prevent crisisAbility to communicate with residents with a positive tone in a supportive manner, creating a nurturing safe environment for them to share their feelings. Ability to appreciate and value each resident by being nurturing, compassionate individuals who are active listeners who care about each resident. To be sensitive to, accept and value the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the residents and hold each resident and their family in high regard.Ability to multi-task while managing emotional states remaining calm and practicing patience.
The Care Coordinator will either be working towards a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in human services, counseling, psychology or social work or state approved credential or a minimum of one years experience working with adolescents and families with co-occurring disorders.