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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 Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX.
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.
Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 1Opm-5am (Schedule Rotation)
Academic Req: Required – Associate degree or bachelor’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited
program/university preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study; Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work experience: Required – Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Supervise development of shift schedules and staff assignments.
3. Monitor zone supervisors to ensure that daily progress and activities are documented completely and
accurately and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
4. Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
5. Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate.
6. Maintain knowledge of positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation,
and containment.
7. Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
8. Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required and using proper application of radio
communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.
9. Be a positive role model for the service population.
10. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
11. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case
of an emergency.
12. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
13. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass
Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community
members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Supervise zone supervisors assigned to this position to ensure staffing levels meet each child’s physical,
social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs and comply with contract and regulatory standards
and requirements.
2. Schedule appointments for children and follow-up to ensure each child’s essential needs are met.
3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and/or other professionals including law
enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community
resources.
4. Regularly observe and evaluate buildings, grounds, equipment, staff, children, vehicles and other program
resources and address issues and problems as needed.
5. Frequently traverse from one area of the physical plant to another.
6. Communicate effectively in writing and…