Shelter Manager

About the role

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish
Academic Requirements: Required – associate degree or bachelor’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited program/university preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study; Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work experience: Required – Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• Schedule appointments for children and follow-up to ensure each child’s essential needs are met.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and/or other professionals including law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Supervise zone supervisors assigned to this position to ensure staffing levels meet each child’s physical, social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs and comply with contract and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Regularly observe and evaluate buildings, grounds, equipment, staff, children, vehicles and other program resources and address issues and problems as needed.
• Frequently traverse from one area of the physical plant to another.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.

Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. 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.

Skills

Required – associate degree or bachelor’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited program/university preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study; Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Benefits

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 must 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.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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