Shift Supervisor 1st Shift

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•Brownsville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift Supervisors at Sunny Glen Children's Homes are compassionate and experienced individuals who will oversee the daily operations for the assigned shift and always ensure proper supervision. Shift Supervisors will work shift schedules and will be subject to work overtime when necessary. Shift Supervisors must understand the care for children who are in ORR custody, are from difficult backgrounds, and experience behavioral and emotional challenges. Our goal is to reach the heart of each child in our care and help them heal from their traumas. To that end, Shift Supervisors must have a strong commitment to Unaccompanied Children and to understanding their lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
must be at least 21 years of age.
1 year of Supervisory experience; 1 year ORR experience working with youth services, and knowledge of human behavior, development, and trauma.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel.
Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.
Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Must abide by Sunny Glen Children’s Home’s mission of giving nurturing, trauma-informed care to children from difficult backgrounds
Complete monthly supervision documentation and annual performance appraisals of employees under their direct supervision.
Ensure the development of monthly staff work schedules.
Approve or deny any Personal or Sick Leave requests.
Address employee performance issues in a timely manner and maintain proper documentation. All documentation must be submitted to the Lead Supervisor for review.
Ensure that intake services are completed in a timely manner. This will include completing the necessary paperwork, providing youth with an overview of the program services, and designating initial placements of youth into the shelter.
Responsible for providing basic needs to every Unaccompanied Child upon arrival to the program which includes providing a hot meal, clothing, hygiene products, shower, and bedroom assignment.
Must ensure that appropriate supervision levels are met as per State Licensing and ORR requirements during every shift.
Develop positive rapport with children while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
Must ensure all forms and progress notes are properly completed to ensure compliance with State Licensing and ORR requirements.
Assist with providing the necessary staff for special educational events such as trips to the local museum, or local library, acculturation activities such as celebrating U.S. Holidays, and recreational outings such as visits to the local park or local movie theater.
Maintain open and consistent communication with the Lead Supervisor or designee regarding all incidents.
Must attend all organizational required training that will enhance professional growth.
Must attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and disseminated to all direct care staff.
Must assist in the evacuation of all children as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
Travel as needed for training, conferences or to transport Unaccompanied Children to destinations located within the U.S.
Attend Treatment Team Meetings to convey Children’s progress to all disciplines presents.
Must be able to adapt to change in a positive, productive manner, and at a moment’s notice.