Licensed Child Care Administrator

Royal Oaks Residential Treatment Center is home based facility that treats children and adolescents struggling with severe mental, emotional or behavioral problems that inhibit normal functioning in a family setting. The purpose of the program is to help youths develop the coping methods, internal control and social skills they need to transition to a home environment.

General:

Ensuring the provision of planned but flexible program activities designed to meet the developmental needs of residents

Having a system in place to ensure an employee is available to handle emergencies

Assigning tasks to direct care specialist that do not conflict or interfere with direct care specialists responsibilities

Administering and managing the operation according to your policies

Ensuring that the operation complies with its applicable policies

Ensuring persons whose behavior or health status presents a danger to children are

Knowledge of State licensing codes, regulations, policies and procedures and guidelines for accreditation. Knowledge of supervision and management of General Residential Operations.

Knowledge of the effects of domestic/family violence on children and trauma informed care.

Skilled in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Outlook software.

Ability to effectively supervise and communicate, both orally and written.

Ability to analyze and resolve situations accurately and professionally and adopt a plan of action.

Ability to work independently, train and evaluate assigned staff performance.

Ability to maintain professionalism while establishing and developing relationships.

Duties:

The Licensed Child Care Administrator is responsible for the operation of the facility and ensuring quality care, services and advocacy for our residents/children

Implements programs and services as specified in the childrens individualized service plan

Completes accurately all reports, data collection and other information documenting the care and services provided in keeping with licensing regulations and Agency policies

Have daily supervision and on-site administrative responsibility for the overall operation

Oversee daily operations

MUST HAVE A VALID ADMINISTRATORS LICENSE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS ( NO EXCEPTIONS)

Make sure facility is in compliance with government rules and regulations

Supervise staff

Staff scheduling

Administer prescribed medication and first aide to residents as required

Keep a daily log of all medications administered to resident in medicine log and resident folder

Document all incidents, violations or write ups on staff and residents

Assist Direct Care Specialist with cooking, cleaning, washing and personal care of residents

Respond to all correspondences in a timely manner

Work closely with Case Managers, Therapist, Doctors, Schools, Counselors

Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Have 2 years of child care experience (Preferred)

Day Shift (Preferred)

Able to work on some State and Federal Holiday

Must pass a criminal background check

Must pass a drug screening

Must have a valid state issued drivers license