What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor position at Aurora Plains Academy, LLC?
Are you ready for a new rewarding career and a $1,000 hiring bonus? Then now is the time to join the staff at Aurora Plains Academy!!! We are currently seeking qualified, caring individuals to have a positive impact on the well-being of area youth.
- $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for full-time employees after six months of successful employment
- A tuition reimbursement program of up to $2250 per semester paid directly to the student for working a minimum of 24 hours a week.
- We offer a starting wage of $26.04 an hour with an additional $2/hr on the weekends.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, health care, 401k, and more!
Shift Supervisor Primary Objective:
Responsible for maintaining a building-wide therapeutic milieu and ensuring the safety and security of all occupants of Aurora Plains Academy.
Shift Supervisor Essential Job Functions:
1. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus for residents, staff, and visitors.
a. Ensure all Emergency calls are responded to in a timely manner by, TSS and/or other emergency responders.
b. Provide direct crisis intervention in accordance with approved techniques.
c. Assist staff in providing proactive interventions.
2. Ensures adequate staff coverage for all units and TSS department.
a. Coordinate off-campus special events, visits, etc. communicate the schedule in a timely manner to staff.
b. Cover open Shift Supervisor/TSS shifts due to illness, vacation, tardiness, position vacancy, or emergencies.
3. Responsible for maintaining open and current communication between line staff, TSS Department, Unit Managers, Therapists, and Case Managers.
a. Assist other Shift Supervisors in preparing for daily pre-shift and TSS meetings.
4. Responsible for ongoing staff development.
a. Prepare, plan and implement training of staff in program facilitation and techniques.
Shift Supervisor Non-Essential Functions:
1. Maintain effective and efficient communication with the on-call therapist as needed.
2. At all times represent Aurora Plains Academy in a positive, professional manner.
3. Be a team member and develop positive and professional relationships with staff.
4. Comply with all policies, rules, and regulations established by Aurora Plains Academy as a condition of employment.
5. Ensure a safe and secure environment at all times. Utilize approved intervention techniques whenever necessary.
6. Understand and abide by laws and statutes governing child abuse and neglect reporting.
Experience:
Prefer two (2) or more years of progressive management experience in a social service setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for direct supervision of TSS and indirect supervision of line staff.
Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Knowledgeable in local, state, and federal laws, including the South Dakota Department of Social Service and Department of Corrections guidelines.
3. Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
4. Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
5. Excellent supervisory skills; motivates and disciplines employees. Active involvement in the development of personnel and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
6. May not have on record a substantiated report of child abuse and neglect.
WAGE: $26.04 Per Hour