Shift leader - 2nd Shift

The Shift Leader will ensure that clients receive quality services from staff.

• Responsible for the day-to-day planning/organizing and assigning of daily living activities for the clients who reside in the Supervised/Supported Living Programs.
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure quality of work meets compliance standards.
• Conducts frequent documentation audits and shift reviews to ensure direct care staff complete service notes and/or other documentation required by MS Department of Mental Health in a timely manner.
• Supervises assigned staff and ensures residents are engaged in meaningful activities and receive support with ADLs to promote independence.
• Orients new employees, provides ongoing training on procedures and protocols, and model best practices for resident engagement
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients.
• Coordinate activities as assigned on the program schedule.
• Adjust schedules as needed to cover callouts, manage time-off requests, and ensure appropriate staff-to-resident ratios
• Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
• Participates in the patient’s daily planning routine.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the client.
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
• Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until released by the Residential Supervisor or Director of Nursing
• Daily maintain cleanliness of the facility and client’s rooms and chores.
• Documents each significant observation in each client file.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures, attends to any individual who becomes ill.
• Follows training guidelines of regulatory agencies.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Requirements:

• High School diploma (and/or GED), certificate, or degree.
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandt
• Prefer two years’ experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled and/or conduct disordered and/or mentally handicapped.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, MS State Background Check and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance Check; pass a physical examination & TB Skin Test
• Lifting Requirements of 50 lbs.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and Clear Driving Record.