Unit Co-Lead
UHS
Summary
The Unit Co-Lead will provide direct care, safety and security, and supervision of residents through positive role modeling and support to the staff in which they work. The Unit Co-Lead actively works to support the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that the residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
- Implement and follow through with treatment plans for residents.
- Provide daily care, supervision, and support to residents.
- Participate in therapeutic groups and activities.
- Maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
- Document and maintain accurate records of resident progress and behavior.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting. Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Valid State Driver's License with appropriate Endorsements and Certified in CPR and First Aid (part of orientation class).
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers or hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, and peripheral vision, color and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Therapeutic Hold
The employee may occasionally be required to physically restrain clients, using authorized hold procedures as a last resort for protection of resident and staff.
Work Environment
The work environment for this position is a residential facility setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to clients who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable personal behaviors, use profanity and sexually explicit phrases, make insulting remarks or threats regarding appearance, age, sex, or race, and exhibit defiance, dishonesty, and assaultive or self-destructive behaviors. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to occasional local travel as required by facility needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
- At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
- Valid State Driver's License with appropriate Endorsements
- Certified in CPR and First Aid (part of orientation class)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.