SHIFT COORDINATOR NC

Responsibilities

• Assist with leadership responsibilities for a designated unit or during the overnight shift.
• Ensure the overall operations of the shift meets all policy, protocol, and licensing requirements.
• Create an atmosphere that is safe, respectful, and positive for all clients.
• Attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.
• Support the LPN and RN in providing care to the unit or late night staff.
• Absorb appropriate staffing patterns in the unit or during shift at all times, especially when clients are asleep.
• Maintain human resources requirements and ensure all assigned staff have current clearances and other human resources requirements.
• Maintain personal training requirements of at least 40 training hours annually.
• Avoid training hours outside of regular working hours.
• Train unit or late night staff on the house or during the shift to supplement departmental and organizational trainings.
• Oversee client admissions and discharges, ensuring all required documentation is completed.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies, complete unit/shift documentation, and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all contacts, including verbal interactions with customers, clients, supervision, clinical teams, and co-workers.
• Aware of all KidsPeace policies and necessary skills to provide prompt and dependable action in all emergency situations.
• Participate in weekly program leadership and departmental meetings as requested.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required; Associate's Degree (at least 60 college credits) or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience in a Mental Health or Human Services related field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least two years of experience working with children/adolescents required in a mental/behavioral health setting or specifically in a professional caretaker role.
• Basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with all contacts.
• Possess knowledge of all KidsPeace policies and necessary skills to provide prompt and dependable action in all emergency situations.
• De-escalate any client in crisis; diffuse any staff interaction difficulties.
• Understand and enforce compliance with all established policies and procedures of KidsPeace Corporation.
• Remain alert and awake throughout the entire shift duration.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by remaining alert and awake throughout the entire shift duration.