POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and support to the Shelter youth/child care staff on a given shift.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct supervision of the Mental Health Technicians with on-site verbal and written guidance and corrections, where needed
- Visible and accessible to all Mental Health Technicians during shift
- Ability to determine staff to client ratio and assign client groups to individual Mental Health Technicians
- Assigns specific duties to Mental Health Technicians (varies on each shift) and ensures that duties are completed
- Reviews shift activity schedule for any changes and/or additions. Makes transportation arrangements, as needed
- Reviews, maintains and updates the daily logbook with pertinent client information.
- Ensures all nursing directives are followed (sick charts, stool specs, infant care sheets, etc.)
- Notes and recommends solutions to any staffing concerns, behavioral problems and/or shift difficulties and notifies administration of concerns and gives input for solutions
- Communicates all necessary information to Program Manager
- Performs walk-through prior to the start of shift and communicates concerns with previous shift supervisor
- Conducts a shift change meeting with assigned staff to address concerns
- Provides direction and guidance to volunteers
- Ensures that all admissions are completed properly and that the admission medical is completed as soon as possible ( if Nurse if not available)
- Communicates and documents all necessary information related to clients to their individual therapist
- Communicates and notifies the On-Call Administrator of all non-routine incidents
- Ensures that the Shelter is clean and organized throughout the course of their shift
- Ensures that all reports are correct, complete and turned-in signed at the end of the shift
- Completes probationary and annual evaluations on time
- Assist Office Manager with preparing staffing schedules
- Responsible for dispensing meds to clients when nurse is not available
- Assist in preparing client’s meals
- Attends and participates in agency meetings including treatment plans
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Associates Degree in Social Work or related field, required
- Two (2) years supervisory experience required
- Minimum three (3) years experience with at risk children/teens
- At least 23 years of age
- Current certification in CPR, First Aid and TCI
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Ability to work outdoors in various temperature
- Ability to work with diverse backgrounds; ability to accept individuals of a different philosophy, culture, or socio-economic background
- Must pass level 2 background clearance and drug test
- Ability to work flexible schedule and shifts as necessary
SKILLS:
- Adaptability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of child abuse and neglect
- Knowledge of child growth and development
- Ability to intervene decisively when necessary to protect residents
- Ability to work in and promote team environment
- Ability to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively
- Good verbal and written communication skills including proper telephone etiquette
- Ability to transport children
- Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits with residents and staff