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Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager of Psychiatric Technicians for the NEST oversees the overall management of the NEST therapeutic milieu. Supervises shift supervisors and psychiatric technicians and assumes supervisory function in Manager’s absence. Performs client care duties for youth in the program. Assistants the Manager of Psychiatric Technicians in the implementation of Agency and program goals and objectives. The Assistant Manager of Psychiatric Technicians shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team, supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Assistant Manager of Psychiatric Technicians is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior modification (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Assistant Manager of Psychiatric Technicians is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Position Qualifications:

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field. Excellent written and verbal skills. Completed mandated training. Has demonstrated ability to care for children and youth in a nurturing and therapeutic manner. Must have strong supervisory skills in managing and motivating the staff. Has demonstrated appropriate implementation of The Children's Village Values: Cultural/Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution/GGI, as presented in the curriculum. Demonstrated ability to develop a therapeutic environment for at-risk youth.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.