SHIFT SUPERVISOR-YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST

SJRC Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SJRC Texas is seeking a Shift Supervisor-Youth Care Specialist in Bulverde, TX. The role involves supervising Youth Care Specialists, ensuring program integrity, and coordinating weekly schedules.

The position requires direct care experience, a high school diploma (college credit preferred), a valid Texas driver's license, and flexibility in work hours. You will support youths using trauma-informed techniques and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least two years in a Direct Care Staff role or its equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required; GED acceptable.
• College degree or college credit is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work a wide array of hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass reference verification and required trainings.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Commit to at least two years of service and provide 30-day termination notice.
• Age minimum of 21 years as per licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Youth Care Specialists while in ratio and provide direct care for youth.
• Collaborate to create weekly staff schedules and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure continuity of the program and regular meetings.
• Maintain logs, documents, and reports for the assigned cabin.
• Read, write, and communicate with coworkers, medical personnel, and others as needed.
• Provide emotional support using trauma-informed techniques and encouragement.
• Use problem-solving to address behavioral issues and provide crisis intervention.
• Plan and participate in educational and entertaining activities for youths.
• Model positive parenting and relationship skills to clients and guardians.
• Maintain contact with internal and external agencies for youth progress information.
• Document youth progress and incidents in shift notes and with case managers.
• Encourage participation in spiritual activities with respect for individual faiths.
• Assist with supervising activities and coordinating transport as needed.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and DFPS GRO minimum standards.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Administrator and DFPS hotline.
• Keep leadership informed of emergencies or unusual developments.
• Complete duties assigned by supervisor and perform other related tasks.

Skills

Direct care experience

Flexible hours

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree or credit preferred

Job description

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SHIFT SUPERVISOR-YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST

Full Time Bulverde, TX, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Shift Supervisor will be in ration and work alonside Youth Care Specialist(s) during their scheduled hours and will be the responsible individual for the integrity of the program expectations during their shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Youth Care Specialists while in ratio providing direct care for youth through a therapeutic and trauma informed framework.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator and other Shift Supervisors to create weekly staff schedule. Gaining approval from the LCCA/Program Director.
• Shift Supervisor and Youth Care Specialists must work together for the benefit of those we serve and the continuity of the program, will be expected to collaborate with the entire team and schedule regular meetings together to coordinate all the needs of the children and goings on of the campus.
• Complete assigned logs, documents and reports for the benefit of the cabin they are working within.
• Be able to read, write and communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and other person’s necessary to care for the needs of children.
• Provide emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy to build youth’s self-confidence and respect.
• Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach the youth critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues, and provide crisis intervention.
• Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for individual and group activities that are both educational and entertaining.
• Model positive parenting, family, and individual relationship skills to clients, parents, legal guardians, and caretakers.
• Maintain contact and records with both internal and external agencies to obtain or provide information regarding youth’s behaviors, strategies, and progress.
• Document and track youth progress in shift notes during shift exchange, report incidents/behaviors, and collaborate with case managers on documenting youth medical needs and appointments within the prescribed time frame.
• Teach and model positive values and ethical behaviors, as well as support and encourage participation in regular spiritual activities. To encourage spiritual growth with daily devotions (individual and group), encouraging youth participation but never forcing them and always respecting each individual's faith.
• Assist with supervising the activities assigned to direct care support staff to aid in youth development and success.
• Participate in the daily operating schedule of the facility; assist with youth transportation needs.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, facility guidelines and DFPS GRO minimum standards.
• Report any/all suspecting abuse or neglect to the Administrator on duty and immediately report the information to DFPS: txabusehotline.org.
• Keep the LCCA/Program Director informed immediately, in the event of emergencies or unusual developments.
• Complete all duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years in a Direct Care Staff role or its equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required, such as a GED from a program recognized by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or similar educational entity from another state, or documentation to verify high school equivalency from home schooling. Must provide a copy of degree/proof of degree.
• College degree or credit is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable car.
• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass reference verification procedure in order to determine one’s fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth.
• Ability to attend all required trainings.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing all assigned tasks, and have the necessary skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Candidate is asked to commit at least two years of service and provide, at minimum, a 30-day notice for termination of employment once hired.
• Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

• Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children.
• Stamina to work long days and drive long distances.
• Moderate to heavy lifting to up to 60 pounds.
• Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
• Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
• Light and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
• Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
• Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA containment techniques are required.

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS