Behavior Support Staff Shift Lead

Morning Star Boys Ranch•Spokane, WA

23h•$22 - $27

About The Position

Hello! Are you looking for meaningful work in a position where your compassion, knowledge, skills, education, and creativity can shine? Are you on the path to a career in social services or related field and seeking an opportunity and experience that and build your skills? Then, we’d love to meet you! Our team at Morning Star is seeking a Position to provide care, empathy, and a commitment to helping our kids ages 6-13 grow and learn. Who We Are We are a dedicated team passionate about providing support for youth who are vulnerable and have experienced significant adversity and trauma in their lives. Our Behavioral rehabilitation services (BRS) program is on the South Hill in Spokane, WA is home to up to 23 kids between 6-13 years, and we have been supporting youth since 1957! Agricultural programming is included in our program with the opportunity to work with the kids with horses, goats, chickens, gardening, and more. If you are someone who feels a connection with our mission to serve those in need, desire to contribute to building responsible adults, want to be a part of our vision and are looking for a way to give back to your community, we would love to talk with you. Job Summary: The Shift Lead role will organize, manage, and implement all activities and expectations for the program. The Shift lead will understand the program model and ensure shifts are designed to maintain compliance with evidence-based practices, health and safety requirements, and all regulatory, licensing, and contractual expectations. The Shift Lead will supervise and train assigned staff, including part-time and full-time Behavior Support Staff. The Shift Lead will act as a program subject matter expert and role model for service participants and fellow staff members. Full-time positions available!

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable through company vehicle insurance.
Must pass Federal and State background checks to include WATCH and Excluded individuals/entities search. Background checks will be completed upon scheduling for interview.
Must have valid credentials as required for the position.
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working directly with children, or two years of social service education and one (1) year of experience working directly with children, or four years of social service education may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Effectively organize and plan shifts by ensuring adequate staff is assigned that matches skill and experience with the individual needs of each service participant.
Participate in staff meetings and clinical conversations to understand each service participant's complex needs, goals, and objectives-will ensure the shifts are planned to address all of these components.
Ensure all appointments, visits, and phone calls are completed and documented.
Transport clients using the MSBR vehicle adhering to MSBR policies.
Communicate shift needs with staff, provide shift oversite and coaching to behavior support staff. Execute shift effectively by providing adequate supervision of staff and their activities.
Ensure all required shift documentation is reviewed and completed, focusing on recording service participants' daily progress toward goals.
Meet with staff to provide information and training to ensure understanding and compliance with all state and Ranch rules and regulations.
Monitor residents' medication process as prescribed by a physician, ensuring all medication is administered in compliance with Ranch policy and WAC.
When necessary, give verbal and written corrections of staff performance, ensuring all such corrections are provided to management; keep administration informed of severe or ongoing staff issues.
Implement a routine that ensures the safety, sanitation, and hygiene necessary to create a therapeutic environment for the service participants. This includes laundry, kitchen, restrooms, and participant bedrooms are attended to every shift.
Ensure residents receive meals and are prepared and engaged in school or activities.
Report all safety issues and ensure injury reports are completed.
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Health and Human Services, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and meet requirements of all other county and State Agencies
Control, disseminate, and record all transactions regarding petty cash.
Meet and talk with the public as the need arises in a positive, respectful, and appropriate manner; track all visitors and verify the legitimacy of their presence on campus.
Attend all staff meetings, team meetings, and training sessions as scheduled.
Maintain fair, equal treatment of each service participant and staff member. Exhibit discipline in consistently implementing the milieu management model.
Ensure that all policies, protocols, and routines are implemented and consistently executed.
Maintain and model the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or representative.