Overnight Housing Supervisor

Orangewood Foundation•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Our multi-site Housing programs serve young adults (18-25) utilizing a trauma informed, harm reduction approach to help youth attain life skills and self-sufficiency based on their individualized goals. The program aims to provide safety and shelter, while promoting the self determination of youth experiencing homelessness, including those who are unstably or unsafely housed– while considering their identity, past experiences, or system involvement. Our Youth Connected Program includes a foster family agency, school dormitory, and mental health services in coordination with government agencies and collaborative partners. The setting is a family-style school dormitory for foster youth, 7th-12th grade, with medical, behavioral, academic and /or mental health needs. The Overnight Supervisor is directly responsible for managing the nightly operations of the multisite Housing Programs and providing coverage as needed for the Youth Connected dormitory. Duties include the supervision and scheduling of a team of staff who work directly with the youth to ensure that every site has support and appropriate supervision of youth in the overnight hours, including but not limited to coverage of shifts based on program needs. This position works closely with the Overnight Supervisor in the Youth Connected program to create community, learning opportunities, and support for the overnight team. When considering this job opportunity, please be aware that the role may involve high stress levels due to mitigating participant crises and potential exposure to vicarious trauma. It is essential to prioritize self-care and seek appropriate support when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred OR 4-8 years equivalent work experience.
Minimum 4 year’ experience with increased responsibility in the human services field, higher education, working with homeless transitional age youth, current and former foster youth, counseling, or relevant experience.
Supervisory experience required.
Ability to think creatively and assess for system improvements.
Ability to hire, manage, and develop people.
Manage with data.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Takes initiative and works autonomously.
Understands contracts and grants and how to execute on service deliverables.
Working knowledge of how to manage a program budget.
Ability to manage a crisis and deploy resources as needed.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Position requires DMV clearance.
Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.
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Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrates operating principles of communication and teamwork.
Displays the essential attitudes by approaching projects, activities and other job functions with flexibility and a positive attitude.
Displays ethical decision-making ability and confidentiality.
Models leadership and professionalism.
Ability to multi-task and maintain organization.
Must be a detail-oriented team player with the ability to take initiative.
Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, community partners, etc.
Passion for and enjoys working directly with TAY population.

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages overnight staff, including assigning general work duties and responsibilities, scheduling overnight staff to ensure proper coverage at all sites.
Provides observations, consultation, and training to overnight program staff.
Understand the needs of each program and ensure that youth and young adults have support during the overnight hours, particularly during any urgent/emergency situation.
Able to complete the tasks of overnight staff (maintenance of facility, inventory and ordering of supplies, food preparation, supporting with urgent transportation needs, safety planning, and bed checks, etc.)
Support the implementation of the program’s treatment planning, including reviewing case documentation and other documents prepared and submitted by staff.
Reviews program data and is responsible for the accuracy and reporting of incidents, according to standard reporting guidelines.
Ensures compliance with local, contract, or licensure requirements for the program.
Able to pivot quickly based on the needs of each program.
Additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.