About the role
Position Summary
The Assistant Administrator on Duty (Assistant AOD) plays a key leadership role in supporting 24/7 operations at our Residential Treatment Center for adolescents impacted by trauma and mental health challenges. This position ensures safety, compliance, and consistent therapeutic practices by guiding staff, responding to crises, conducting campus rounds, and coordinating with leadership teams. Working closely with the AOD, Residential Directors, and Supervisors, the Assistant AOD upholds trauma-informed principles while maintaining a safe, healing environment for youth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Program Oversight
• Provide direction, coaching, and guidance to RYC staff to ensure compliance with policies and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain open communication with AODs, Directors, Supervisors, and clinical teams.
• Assist in identifying program needs and implementing solutions with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in programmatic and clinical meetings, offering operational insights.
• Support therapeutic interventions and treatment plan implementation.
• Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions, or other staff status changes.
• Manage client/staff movement and ensure environmental safety.
• Model trauma-informed engagement and intervention strategies.
• Employ Sanctuary and TCI principles to promote safety.
• Create a welcoming environment for families and visitors.
• Be on-call when necessary for emergency staffing coverage.
Campus Operations and Compliance
• Conduct routine/unannounced rounds of cottages and program areas.
• Patrol campus regularly and maintain a visible staff presence.
• Ensure safety and security policies are consistently applied.
• Document and communicate safety and quality concerns.
• Act as a first responder to alarms and critical incidents.
• Redirect youth out of program areas as needed.
• Conduct inventory checks/searches following AWOL or unsupervised time.
• Investigate suspicious activity to ensure safety.
• Oversee campus transportation and maintain related logs.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of shift-related reports.
• Drive agency vehicles for campus patrols or youth/staff transport.
• Secure administrative buildings after hours.
• Coordinate with school safety teams as needed.
• Carry and monitor radios to maintain communication.
Crisis Response and Collaboration
• Assist AODs and staff with immediate crisis responses.
