Bilingual Team Leader PM 2 pm to 10 pm - St. PJ's Children's Home

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

2d•$21

About The Position

The Mission of St. PJ's Children's Home is to be a safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and to accompany them on their journey to healing and wholeness, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect one child at a time. Summary: Under the general direction of the Lead, Evening and Weekend Supervisors, the Team Leader is responsible for the coordination and implementation of direct care operations in a manner that promotes best practices and facilitates the optimum delivery of quality trauma informed care and services to UAC. The Team Leader provides guidance, support and feedback to direct care staff, addressing issues and concerns within the team and working closely with supervisors to achieve desired results. The Team Leader ensures that each UAC’s physical, social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs are met in accordance with agency policy, TDFPS Minimum Standards and ORR Policy.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent degree
Minimum of one-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents
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 TDaP: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one TDaP dose in adulthood.
Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.
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

Nice To Haves

Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reporting to work as scheduled and ensuring supervision of residents without interruption until relieved from duty
Elevating pertinent information or concerns regarding the basic health and well-being of UAC, 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
Maintaining the safety and well-being of children through supervision, adherence to program policies, and appropriate interventions. This may include the use of approved crisis management techniques, such as physical containment, when necessary to protect the child or others from harm.
Deliver client services and all daily interactions within the Sanctuary Model framework
Ensuring completion of documentation in accordance with agency policy, TDFPS Minimum Standards and ORR Policy
Communicating effectively with direct care staff to promote continuity of care and ensure the safety and well-being of UAC
Assuming role of direct care staff as needed to meet ratio requirements and/or specials supervision needs
Coordinating and/or assisting in the facilitation of off-campus activities
Provide timely and professional feedback to direct care staff with regard to work habits, communication and safety, and elevating persistent performance issues to the supervisor
Conducting on the floor observations to monitor interactions and model trauma informed care values
Ensuring direct care staff are actively working with UAC in an array of areas to include: social skills, emotion regulation, academics, problem solving, personal hygiene, life skill development
Ensuring adherence to medication administration procedures
Coordinating and/or providing transportation of UAC using agency vehicles
Providing training, education and on-going support to direct care staff
Completing routine inspections of facilities used by UAC, submitting maintenance requests to repair and/or replace items, furnishing, appliances, and ensuring direct care staff and UAC complete household chores to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and living environment
Completing other duties as assigned in absence of the Lead Supervisor, Weekend Supervisor or Lead Supervisor
Demonstrating proficiency in knowledge of agency policy, TDFPS Minimum Standards and ORR Policy
Actively participating in the enhancement and/or improvement of the living and working environment for residents and employees
Attending administrative staff meetings, staff retreats, and other team building activities
Demonstrating knowledge and sensitivity of cultural norms, values and heritage
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
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
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