Unit Supervisor - Bilingual

This is a full-time, salary, exempt position working Sunday through Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 12:00 am; flexible hours

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why the Children’s Home?

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field of study and two (2) plus years’ experience in child welfare or related field preferred; or any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills to successfully perform in this role.
• Supervisory experience and program oversight in a residential setting preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bilingual English and Spanish written and verbal communication is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse range of audiences and settings
• Must have a fundamental love for children
• Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity and the integrity for a positive influential role with youth and staff
• Crisis Intervention and de-escalation experience preferred
• Experience with at-risk children
• Strong supervision, administration, and team building skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of ethnical, racial, socioeconomic and religious individuals and/or groups
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and practice good time management
• Ability to completely understand and maintain strict adherence to confidentiality and safety procedures
• Understanding, knowledge & empathy of domestic violence and sexual assault issues, among others
• Skilled in conflict resolution and mediation
• Primary Point of Contact while on duty or within designated on-call times and will adhere to following program policies and procedures in managing emergencies as they arise.
• Maintains the availability to work flexible hours outside of 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift including evenings, weekends and holiday hours to ensure direct care staff have training needs met and support during all shifts.
• Ensures that the staff to resident ratio is strictly followed and consistent with the agency policy and ORR requirement.
• Ensure line of sight and sound supervision of DCF and ORR standards are maintained at all times.
• Demonstrates an understanding of health and safety standards through weekly on-site inspections.
• Plan and provide for the safe transportation of youth to various activities that may include, but not limited to outings, court/legal appointments, meals out, medical appointments, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,200