Unit Manager, Direct Care Facility, Per Diem, 3rd Shift

St. Joseph's Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Center in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Part-Time Overnight Shift Lead to mentor direct support professionals and ensure a safe, respectful environment for residents.

You will orient new staff, monitor staff ratios, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, implement center policies, and support a collaborative care approach across shifts. This role requires flexible scheduling, strong communication, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience leading overnight shifts with DSP staff.
• Ability to develop staff through orientation and ongoing training.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow program policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor direct support professionals on an overnight shift.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and ongoing staff development.
• Ensure adequate staff ratios, cross-train employees, and manage absences.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain safety and program materials; implement center policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Shift supervision

Staff development

Orientation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: DIRECT CARE

Job Details

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Joseph's Center Main
Scranton, PA 18509, USA

Description

The primary function of this position is to lead and mentor the direct support professionals on an overnight shift.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the orientation of new staff and ongoing staff development.
• Assure that adequate staff ratios are in place, cross train employees, and assist in the management of employee absences.
• Assists in the development of program plans and be an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures that a safe environment is provided and maintain program materials and equipment.
• Assists in interviewing and onboarding new Direct Support Professionals.
• Monitor and train DSPs on Shift Responsibilities and update as needed.
• Participates in in-service training and in team meetings.
• Implements mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Center.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with coworkers and supervisors and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust within the facility.
• Is flexible to changes in duties, priorities, methods and environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behaviors

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

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