Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor
Program:
Long Term Foster Care (LTFC)

Reports to:
Program Director

Hours
: Full Time position – Afternoons

MISSION AND NEEDS:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh's largest social service organizations. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Shift Supervisor assists the Program Manager in performing administrative and supervisory functions, which are necessary for the operation of the LTFC program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Effectively carries out administrative tasks as requested by program supervisor, to include but not limited to weekly completion of program observations, youth counselor consultation forms and primary reports.
• Demonstrate effective leadership providing on-the-spot direction and feedback to youth workers by demonstrating good common sense and good judgment.
• Refer conflict to Lead Shift Supervisor if not resolved.
• Handle initial staff disciplinary action in concert with the Lead Shift Supervisor
• Plan and implement activities according to daily schedule.
• Assist with staff orientation and training.
• Assist new employees with job and training.
• Provide Youth Counselors (YC) who are direct reports feedback in regard to staff evaluations.
• Conduct team meetings and transition meetings
• In concert with Lead Shift Supervisor mediate staff disagreements, resolve conflicts and assist with staff disciplinary action. (Being professional and objective).
• Monitor youth counselor performance and complete job evaluations of direct support promptly when they are due.
• Complete weekly program/staff observations.
• Complete weekly consultation with youth workers
• Provide meals and snacks in an environment that is pleasant.
• Sit and converse with children during mealtimes.
• Attend religious services with children.
• Supervise, support and actively participate in group activities, outings.
• Role model and support social, academic and independent living skills to youth.
• Follow strategies as outlined in HART Model and Individual Service Plan.
• Supervise children taking medication as prescribed and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Respond to accidents and emergencies according to procedures.
• Follow through with instructions for medical appointments.
• Provide supervision of children at all times.
• Secure keys and dangerous items.
• Report and remove hazards, safety concerns, and malfunctions promptly.
• Adhere to sanitary procedures- Universal precautions.
• Respond to crisis situations effectively through utilizing skills learned in training, i.e., CPR, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Inspect, report and eliminate contraband.
• Maintain receipts and paperwork for appropriate money management of petty cash, the child's allowance or other money management activities
• Participate in all required agency and regulatory training within expected timeframes.
• Works collaboratively with staff, children, families, service providers, and others.
• Promptly reports civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications that may arise since staff member's last background investigation. This includes but is not limited to sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997), or care provider facility; conviction of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or who was civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree or 60 credits
• At least one year of working with children is required
• Must have Act 33/34 and FBI clearances and a valid PA driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be "Faithful Listeners" and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that "God is Found in Everyday Activities" we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe "Loving Relationships" means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.

Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer