Shift Leader

Saint Francis Ministries•Picayune, MS

About The Position

The Shift Leader will ensure that clients receive quality services from staff. Responsible for the day-to-day planning/organizing and assigning of daily living activities for the clients who reside in the Supervised/Supported Living Programs. Supervises assigned staff to ensure quality of work meets compliance standards. Supervises assigned staff while staff are working with clients on ADLs; and/or recreational activities. Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients. Coordinate activities as assigned on the program schedule. Capable of being on call for emergency transportation. Participates in the patient’s daily planning routine. Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the client. Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client. Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system. Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until released by the charge nurse. Daily maintain cleanliness of the facility and client’s rooms and chores. Documents each significant observation in each client file. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures, attends to any individual who becomes ill. Mentors the client in developing relationships between employer, workers, and other community resources. Follows training guidelines of regulatory agencies. Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels. Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma (and/or GED), certificate, or degree.
First Aid/CPR
Mandt
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR, MS State Background Check and Child Abuse and Neglect
Central Registry Clearance Check; pass a physical examination & TB Skin Test
Lifting Requirements of 50 lbs.
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and Clear Driving Record.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two years’ experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled and/or conduct disordered and/or mentally handicapped.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day planning/organizing and assigning of daily living activities for the clients who reside in the Supervised/Supported Living Programs.
Supervises assigned staff to ensure quality of work meets compliance standards.
Supervises assigned staff while staff are working with clients on ADLs; and/or recreational activities.
Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients.
Coordinate activities as assigned on the program schedule.
Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
Participates in the patient’s daily planning routine.
Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.
Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until released by the charge nurse.
Daily maintain cleanliness of the facility and client’s rooms and chores.
Documents each significant observation in each client file.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures, attends to any individual who becomes ill.
Mentors the client in developing relationships between employer, workers, and other community resources.
Follows training guidelines of regulatory agencies.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.
Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.