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It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
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 San Antonio, Texas.
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.
Salary: $88,892.00
Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours will vary due to the demands of the shelter.
Academic Req: Support Services APD: Required – Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization. Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/institution in a related field and clinical licensure.
Shelter Services APD: Required – Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization. Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/institution in a related field.
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work experience: Required – Four (4) years of related experience and/or training, including progressive supervision
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position. 2. Monitor the program through frequent observation and evaluation of program services; buildings, grounds, and equipment; staff; children and vehicles. 3. Develop proactive plans of action for every area of service assigned by the Program Director or AssociateExecutive Director/Administrator. 4. Coordinate and facilitate budget management by acting as a liaison between departments and the Program Director and/or the Associate Executive Director/Administrator. 5. Provide timely feedback and support to personnel. 6. Develop and maintain personnel work schedules to ensure proper coverage and ratios. 7. Review all staff documentation to ensure it is accurate, complete, and timely. 8. Review staff personnel records to ensure going compliance with contractual and regulatory training requirements. 9. Consult, provide feedback, review performance, motivate, direct and redirect subordinates. 10. Adapt schedules to needs of the program based on changing workloads and needs. 11. Organize and manage time and resources to ensure timely completion of all assignment deadlines. 12. Supervise, facilitate, and participate in child assessments and admission processes as needed. 13. Respond to outside requests for persons authorized to receive information regarding children. 14. Provide and/or supervise crisis interventions involving children and/or families as needed. 15. Monitor facility video for to ensure compliance with action plans, contractual and regulatory requirements. 16. Participate in scheduled meetings and in team decisions and operations. 17. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor. 18. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency. 19. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations. 20. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections System employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities: 1. Facilitate and/or supervise programming, treatment, and discharge of children’s placement and release as assigned. 2. Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and contract and regulatory requirements and standards. 3. Frequently transverse from one area of the facility to another including interior and exterior areas. 4. Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements for the position. 5. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
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.
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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.
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