Description

• *Reporting to work as scheduled and ensuring supervision of residents without interruption until relieved from duty·
• *Eleating pertinent information or concerns regarding the basic health and well-being of 0AC, and work/living environment;
• *Ensuring special supervision and safety plan measures are adhered to at all times;
• Facilitating and monitoring intakes/admissions;
• *Ensuring supervision ratios are maintained at all times, Increasing supervision during field trips and as needed due to UAC need;
• *Modeling professional conduct and demonstrating adequate skills, abilities and judgement;
• Ensuring completion of documentation in accordance with agency policy, TD FPS Minimum Standards and ORR ' Polley
• ; Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any Investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory;
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization; and
• Attendance and successful completion of a 10- day New Employee Orientation is mandated for the position, The inability to meet this requirement will conclude employment with the Agency;
• Other duties as assigned by the Shelter Supervisor, Program Director or Assistant Program Director,

Competencies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social service fields; or
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of supervisory experience in the aforementioned fields.

Experience

• Experience working with children in a residential setting Is preferred.
• License and Credentials
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.

Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children;

• Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
• MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases
• DTaP or DTap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
• Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedures and program standards; 
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before individuals and groups; 
• *Bilingual: Fluent in English/Spanish with regards to reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language;
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, organize and manage their responsibilities, and prioritize duties and assignments;
• Must possess strong assessment skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in crisis situations;
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills .

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

St. PJ’s Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit The Archdiocese of San Antonio website at www.stpjhome.org. You must apply through the website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.