Unit Manager (Youth Services Unit Administrator)

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Any Location, OH
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Unit Manager will oversee individual housing units at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, ensuring the safety and security of youth and staff. They will administer and coordinate services, implement policies and procedures, and supervise assigned staff.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and security, administering unit plans, coordinating services, overseeing schedules, and implementing policies and procedures. The Unit Manager will also direct unit activities, supervise staff, and provide guidance and direction to youth.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a leader with excellent communication skills and a passion to habilitate youth. They will be responsible for making recommendations to supervisors regarding housing unit policy and procedures.

Requirements

  • 42 mos. trg. or 42 mos. exp. in youth programming services in secured environment &/or treatment facility for counseling & motivating troubled youth &/or behaviorally challenged clientele.
  • Or completion of undergraduate core program in behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice, juvenile justice); and 18 mos. exp. in secured environment &/or treatment facility related to youth programming services &/or behaviorally challenged clientele.
  • Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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