Zone Supervisor

Compass Connections•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

Requirements

Required – High school diploma, or equivalent
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
First Aid
CPR
Emergency Behavior Intervention
Required – Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: A) Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. B) Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals. C) Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. D) Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. E) Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. F) Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Preferred – 2-year Associate degree from an accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level coursework in a related field
Preferred – Two (2)plus years of related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
Report all serious incidents and daily activities to the Shelter Manager.
Assist with developing shift schedules and staff assignments to ensure the safety of the service population and coworkers.
Monitor, coordinate, and delegate daily facility operations tasks as needed throughout the shift.
Know the procedures for and monitor proper dispensing of non-prescription medications when medical staff are not on duty.
Supervise the general interaction of the service population by promoting positive interaction between children, encouraging children to take on responsibility in the daily routine.
Plan, organize, and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
Identify routine maintenance work/repair and report it to the Shelter Manager.
Participate in scheduled meetings, in-service training, and team decisions.
Assist in the household laundry of linens, children’s clothing, and routine cleaning of bedrooms and living areas.
Ensure that records regarding clothing and personal items are maintained and updated in an accurate and timely manner.
Assume responsibility for scheduling air and ground transportation of the service population when needed.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with the children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections' employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the required dress code at all times.
Supervise the unit managers assigned to this position and solicit ideas from providing constructive feedback to all supervised staff regarding work habits, communication, and safety.
Mentor and assist new hires and coworkers during the general observation training period.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract, and regulatory requirements and standards.
Frequently transverse from one area of the physical plant to another.
Meet all deadlines required by the program supervisor and federal partners.