Kris Rouse

Responsible for assuring the implementation of all intake/discharge systems for clients referred to residential placement which includes: review all intake referrals for appropriateness of placement, interview those who may be appropriate and prepare written assessments of appropriateness for placement, inform referring county, school districts and parents intake/admission decisions.

Assist the agency staff by following the progress of clients throughout placement.

Develop initial client plan. Assures implementation of client plan throughout placement.

Develop emergency intervention plans to address various behaviors of the clients and their families.

Develop the Needs and Services plan for the client and their families.

Participates in Interagency Planning Committee Meetings.

Coordinates family services in collaboration with County Family Coordinators.

Assist with Medi Cal billing process.

Assist with Outcome Measures projects.

Leads and or participates in Child, Family Team Meetings and Individual Education Plan meetings.

Ensures that family members are engaged in the treatment process by assisting side staff in facilitating participation and collaboration throughout the treatment process.

Assist county placement and school district representatives with recommendations for placement by developing collaborative relationships with a variety of children’s and family services agencies.

Responsible for coordinating the implementation of all Treatment Center training plans and programs.

Supervises and schedules staff training.

Provides initial orientation for all new employees; ongoing on the job training for staff, documents attendance at training sessions and forwards training records to the personnel section for filing.

Provides assigned training which may include Pro-ACT. Risking Connection, Water Safety, First Air and CPR training.

Ensures all training is entered into the database.

Maintains master publication files of Agency manuals required in the training process.

Observes staff on the job to evaluate, modify and improve training effectiveness.

Investigates all workplace injuries.

Coordinates and monitors weekly childcare training programs for staff.

Coordinates the implementation of all new training plans and programs received by the treatment center.

Participates in the development of course training materials for authorized training programs.

Assist the Executive Director with the implementation of safety programs and the maintenance of documentation in licensing files.

Facilitator of the safety committee meetings.

Maintains an ongoing evaluation program to assess training effectiveness.

Responsible for the management of a residential facility for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disabled children in accordance with the mandates of public law, state regulations and agency operating plans. STRTP Administrator.

Ensures the safety of youth through direct supervision commensurate with the agency’s supervision level and current resident functioning.

Trains, leads, and directs the work of residential staff in accordance with agency standards and procedures. Communicates and documents staff job performance to supervisor.

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program. Acts as the On-Call Administrator on a rotating basis.

Oversees the implementation of trauma informed interventions with all youth and can effectively manage crisis according to approved client plans and the Emergency Intervention Plan.

Responsible for responding to crisis and ensuring all required reporting is completed.

Oversees facility documentation such as Special Incident Reports, Shift Summaries, Restraint logs, Staff Schedules, Team Meeting Motes, Safety Reports, and Communication Notes.

Develops, implements, and maintains a professional and harmonious working environment that encourages employees to be creative, productive and truly vested in the goals of the Treatment Center.

Participates as an active member of the treatment team. Participates in Child and Family Teams or other planning meetings with stakeholders in a professional manner.

Manages the budget and expenditures.

Responsible for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disabled children.

Implements trauma informed interventions with all youth and can effectively manage crisis according to approved client plans and the emergency intervention plan.

Plans and supervises daily activities of youth and implements the Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program and operating plan in accordance with safety directives, treatment goals, and in adherence to daily structure.

Ensures the physical needs and medical needs of the youth are met.

Passes, documents, and monitors the use of medications by youth.

Participates as an active member of the treatment team.

Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the facility and agency vehicles.

Completes all required trainings.

Completes all documentation and reporting procedures.