Shelter Manager

About the role

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Raymondville, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• Supervise development of shift schedules and staff assignments.
• Monitor zone supervisors to ensure that daily progress and activities are documented completely and accurately and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
• Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
• Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
• Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required and using proper application of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.
• Be a positive role model for the service population.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• 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.
• 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 required dress code at all times.
• 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.
• Schedule appointments for children and follow-up to ensure each child’s essential needs are met.
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