What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Coordinator position at Discovery Ranch South?
We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.
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Full-time | Pay DOE | Benefits
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Help teenagers in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey. Located near Three Peaks Recreational Park and overlooking Cedar City, Utah, Discovery Ranch South is a relationship-based residential treatment center based in experiential therapy.
Residential Program Coordinator
Summary/objective— The Residential Coordinator shares a number of duties with the Training Coordinator: e.g., coordinating with other departments; facilitating student care; and otherwise assisting the Residential Director and staff. However, duties for this Coordinator are particularly geared toward organizing, planning, and paperwork within the Residential Department. This is a very logistical, clerical position. It requires strong organizational thinking and skills. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Essential functions
- Preparing Treatment Team notes each week and presenting them in Treatment Team
- Coordinating tour logistics, including clean facilities and student participation
- Planning and scheduling airport runs and other visit details
- Coordinating other off-campus travel and scheduling (service projects, activities, etc.)
- Managing petty cash
- Planning activities, Parent Seminars, and staff parties
- Conducting (with the Training Coordinator) Supervisor and other Staff Level System trainings
- Developing strategies with RD and TC to address specific training needs
- Coordinating intakes, assigning peer buddies, and managing room and cabin changes
- Tracking and restocking supplies in the cabins and managing couriers
- Coordinators must attend their weekly scheduled leadership meeting
- Progressive discipline using proper protocol and follow through.
- Communicating with the nurse and Training Coordinator any medical issues with students when on call.
- Coordinators are held responsible for knowing, following and updating all information in the Residential Coordinator Manual and/ or Residential Training Coordinator Manual along with providing updated copies to Human Resources when needed.
Required Skills
- Embody Discovery Ranch’s culture and values
- An established history and reputation for nurturing yet challenging relationships with Discovery Ranch students
- Well organized—i.e., able to handle and track paperwork, scheduling, and other clerical/organizational duties
- Coordinate events and appointments with multiple parts and delegate effectively
- Planning activities, parties, and events
- Effective communicator, advocate, and spokesperson
- Strong collaborative skills—must be team oriented!
- Flexible schedule
- 1 years residential experience strongly preferred, but not required
- Supervisor experience a plus, but not required
