St. Michael's | Shift Leader at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Supervision, Communication, Documentation, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Cooking, Transportation, Confidentiality, Time Management, Child Welfare, Bilingual, Food Safety, Quality Improvement, Client Care, Safety

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Central - Houston, TX 77006 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need. The Shift Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all children in care through the provision of leadership and support to residential direct care staff on a given shift. Assists in the oversight of residential care services by coordinating activities, problem-solving & making decisions under the direction of the shelter coordinator and program director. Conducts meetings and provides ongoing coaching and evaluative input on direct care staff and participates in continuous quality improvement. Participate as a valuable part of the service delivery team. What you Deliver Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluative input to youth care workers (YCW) to ensure client safety, and security at all times assigning specific duties and responsibilities while assisting staff in achieving expectations in a team atmosphere. Conducts camera supervision surveillance for at least 30 minutes to ensure staff accountability. Night Shift Leaders also ensure YCWs are alert and conduct supervision checks on youth according to program procedures Work with the treatment team to develop appropriate skills groups for clients. Effectively facilitate skills group meetings with clients Provide supervision and evaluative input to kitchen staff to ensure proper food safety practices, meal preparation, food usage, storage, menu completion, stock rotation, and maintain appropriate pantry stock Oversee all children's activities, ensure children in care are closely supervised by youth care workers, and ensure that children in care are provided with transportation during regular and special education, and recreational outings. Ensure that YCW/client ratios are always maintained following licensure guidelines, Cooperative Agreement, and program procedures Responsible for the ongoing completion of accurate documentation. Review of client activities/events that occurred while on duty. Review documentation for timeliness, accurateness, and professionalism. Be in constant communication with other service areas. Have working knowledge of computer programs and databases necessary to complete daily tasks including, but not limited to, population reports, e-mail communication, excel spreadsheets, scanning, and printing of adobe forms Night shift leaders must be able to perform duties such as creating client progress notes, weekly activity forms, monthly activity forms/calendar, and create new intake packets when needed. Night shift leaders support compliance by filing client progress notes, weekly activity forms, monthly activity/calendar, and redirection forms from previous shifts on a daily/weekly basis While on duty, responsible for the security of the shelter. Ensure all security, alarm, and surveillance systems are always functional. Document building inspections and placing work orders for repairs as needed Attend all mandatory meetings and training on time and distribute information to other staff about training or meetings. Assist in posting Catholic Charities agency or program level information for staff without computer access Perform other duties as required by supervisor Qualifications The Expertise We're Looking For High School Diploma or G.E.D. One (1) year of experience in the child welfare field working with children or adolescents in a social service setting One (1) year in a leadership role Bilingual in Spanish in English. Valid Texas Driver’s License The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More Strong verbal and writing skills Ability to cook, handle laundry, and house cleaning Ability to safely drive and transport clients in agency vehicles Pleasant disposition and professional demeanor Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidential information Able to prioritize work responsibilities, handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements. The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.

Responsibilities

The Shift Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of children in care while providing leadership and support to residential direct care staff. This includes overseeing activities, conducting meetings, and ensuring compliance with documentation and safety protocols.