Shift Lead (STRTP) - CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME

Under the direction of the Senior Program Supervisor, the Shift Lead is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the c...Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• BA/BS Degree, or Child Development Teaching Permit

• or 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, Adolescent

Development units, Foster and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of

experience working with youth.

• or valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug

Counselor and at least 100 hours experience working with youth.

• or valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation

demonstrating experience as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in

vocational skills and at least 100 hours experience working with youth.

• or previously employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term

therapeutic center for at least one year.

The Facility Manager shall meet one of the following requirements prior to employment:

• One year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, working with the client group to be

served (Experience shall be verified as having been performed as a paid or volunteer

staff person whose duties required direct supervision and care of the client group

served.)

• or Two years of experience as a member of the social work staff in a group home

performing those duties specified in Title 22 Group Home Regulation section

84065.2(c).

• or Completion with a passing grade, from an accredited or approved college or

university, of 15 college semester or equivalent quarter units in behavioral science, 9

units of which must be in courses relating to children with behavioral problems which

may be the result of abuse, neglect, or emotional trauma. The courses may include,

but are not limited to curriculums in Corrections, Psychology, Social Work, or Social

Welfare.

• Prior to assuming the duties and responsibilities of the facility manager, the individual

shall complete a minimum of one hour of Facility Manager training as specified in Title

22 Group Home Regulations Section 84065(k), in addition to training required in New

Child Care Staff Training Section 84065(i) and Annual Training required in Section

84065 (j).

• The Facility Manager must complete 4(four) hours of training on the specialized

needs of children in transition.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and

be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude

applicants based on their driving record.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be

completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.

Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment

Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification

courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of

employment.

Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze and interpret documents such as client

safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals in the English

language.

 Ability to write professional reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Must be able to function independently yet be able to seek guidance when necessary.

Knowledge of standard and acceptable principles and practice of mental health

and child protection services, as well as treatment and the multi-disciplinary

approach to treatment.

Must be competent in Microsoft Office Suite and Web Browsers.

Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.

Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.

Skill to accurately assess clients' needs.

Knowledge of child/adolescent development and behavior.

Knowledge of child abuse and substance abuse issues.

Knowledge of team, family and group dynamics.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to the operation and delivery of support services to clients and families with particular emphasis on child protection services.

 Strong crisis intervention skills and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills.

Strong problem solving, leadership, supervisory, training and performance planning skills.

Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Ability to work in a team approach with diverse sectors of the community, including but not limited to, government officials, residents, children, parents, school personnel and community-based providers.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands

and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is

occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must

occasionally run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.