Shift Supervisor (Corpus Christi)

VQ Shift Supervisor Position

VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.

VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.

The Shift Supervisor is primarily responsible for ensuring the expected service delivery of residential services for all children in care. The Shift Supervisor supervises and coordinates the daily operations and direct care staff of their designated shift to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in care and to ensure delivery of residential services. The Shift Supervisor is tasked with creating a safe environment conducive to learning and behavioral management.

Essential Functions :

• Leadership and Supervision :
• Responsible for general oversight and coordination of the youth care workers assigned to their shift.
• Assign duties, delegate responsibilities, and monitor performance to ensure the smooth operation of the shift and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Implements and updates staff work schedules to meet required ratios and manage overtime.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of youth care workers and children in care.
• Plans and coordinates special events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, outings, leisure and large muscle group activities, ensuring implementation of the schedule.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free facility / home, including regular maintenance and cleaning. Assist with household chores as needed.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed according to policy and adhere to VQ, ORR and Licensing reporting standards.
• Assist in the evacuation of children as needed.
• Organize, facilitate and attend team meetings and ensure staff attendance.
• Work with other members of the management team for successful communication and coordination.
• Attend all departmental and program meetings for updates and policy changes.
• Continued growth and development as a leader, leading by example with commitment to self awareness and skill development.
• Workforce Development :
• Build a positive culture that supports growth, teamwork and collaboration with an emphasis on trauma informed care.
• Motivate, supervise, and develop the team to support service integration and program improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor program staff towards delivering high-quality services, including assisting in their recruitment and training, and encouraging their continuous professional development.
• Responsibility for ensuring ongoing training occurs to meet all state and federal mandates.
• Develop corrective action plans or disciplinary memos to address performance issues of direct care staff in collaboration with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director.
• Direct Care and Child Advocacy :
• Review ORR placement requests.
• Complete intake and program orientation for new arrivals.
• Assign and complete bed movements and ensure all children receive needed accommodations. Ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
• Assist with OTC & prescribed medication
• Responsible for the documentation of the child's progress, behavior, and health while in care.
• Conduct intake and property inventory upon the child's arrival.
• Provide essential needs to children such as meals, clothing, hygiene products, shower, and bedroom assignments.
• Develop positive rapport with youth and serve as a role model.
• Interact with children including playing games or during recreational time.
• Teach, coach, and supervise children in activities of daily living.
• Assist with children's legal, medical, and dental appointments.
• Assist with child reunifications.
• Ensure child rights are upheld and all residents are aware of the grievance procedure.
• Responsible for the distribution and documentation of medications to youth.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

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