Shift Leader

sfmexternalcareers; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise staff and coordinate daily living activities for clients in our Supervised/Supported Living Programs in Mississippi. You will provide structure, discipline, and security while ensuring quality care on a day-to-day basis on site.

You will oversee ADLs, organize program schedules, mentor clients, and report to the charge nurse. You’ll follow SOPs and regulatory standards, participate in safety procedures, and be prepared to intervene

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Mandt training or equivalent is preferred.
• MS Driver’s License with clean driving record required.
• Experience with individuals who are developmentally disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan/organize daily living activities for clients in supervised living.
• Supervise staff to ensure quality of work and compliance.
• Provide structure, discipline, and security for clients.
• Coordinate activities per the program schedule.
• Be on call for emergency transportation as needed.
• Attend to client safety, document observations, and maintain cleanliness.
• Mentor clients and serve as a professional role model.
• Follow SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines; report incidents.

Skills

Staff supervision

Daily planning & organization

On-call for emergencies

Crisis intervention (Mandt)

Mentoring clients

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR

Mandt

MS Driver’s License

Job description

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The Shift Leader will ensure that clients receive quality services from staff.

• Responsible for the day-to-day planning/organizing and assigning of daily living activities for the clients who reside in the Supervised/Supported Living Programs.

• Supervises assigned staff to ensure quality of work meets compliance standards.
• Supervises assigned staff while staff are working with clients on ADLs; and/or recreational activities.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients.
• Coordinate activities as assigned on the program schedule.
• Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.

• Participates in the patient’s daily planning routine.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the client.
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
• Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until released by the charge nurse.

• Daily maintain cleanliness of the facility and client’s rooms and chores.
• Documents each significant observation in each client file.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures, attends to any individual who becomes ill.
• Mentors the client in developing relationships between employer, workers, and other community resources.
• Follows training guidelines of regulatory agencies.

• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• High School diploma (and/or GED), certificate, or degree.
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandt
• Prefer two years’ experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled and/or conduct disordered and/or mentally handicapped.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, MS State Background Check and Child Abuse and Neglect
• Central Registry Clearance Check; pass a physical examination & TB Skin Test
• Lifting Requirements of 50 lbs.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and Clear Driving Record.