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Unit Manager

Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our (facility) in (city, state).

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment. 

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options 
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available  

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Hourly Rate: $23.41 per hour

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: AM Shift 6:00am-2:00pm

Academic Required: Required – High school diploma, or equivalent; Preferred – 2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
 

Work Experience: Required – One (1) year of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training Full-Time

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Monitor staffing assignments to ensure the staff to child ratio is maintained at all times.
3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel on other shifts to promote continuity of care.
4. Model behaviors and social skills that are consistent with organization and program policies.
5. Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with daily activity schedule.
6. Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to take responsibility in the daily routine of the program.
7. Provide proper therapeutic crisis intervention when appropriate.
8. Identify and report to zone supervisor all maintenance work/repair needs.
9. Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
10. Update and maintain records regarding each child’s clothing and personal items.
11. Be responsible for scheduling for air and ground transportation of children when needed.
12. Monitor, coordinate, and delegate daily operations as needed throughout the shift.
13. Maintain documentation required by this position and ensure documentation required by the zone supervisors and direct care staff are completed in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements and standards and agency policies and procedures.
14. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
15. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
16. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
17. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Supervise assigned direct care staff from the start of the assigned shift until relieved, without interruption from outside sources.
2. Schedule appointments for children and follow-up to ensure each child’s essential needs are met.
3. Adhere to instructions provided by medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform the zone supervisor of information impacting the basic health and well-being of the service population.
4. Monitor and supervise a child’s behavior on off-campus activities/outings providing direction and re-direction when needed to ensure safety.
5. Document all serious incidents, daily progress, changes in menus and activities completely, accurately in a timely manner and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
6. Escort children in a safe manner to and from designated points as directed by zone supervisor.
7.Frequently traverse from one area of the physical plant to another and escort children from one location to another.
8.Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.

Requirements:
1.Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2.Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3.Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4.Demonstrate the ability to:
a.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b.Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c.Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
d.Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
e.Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f.Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5.Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.