Shift Supervisor

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

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive.  Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field, preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent 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