ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serves as secondary liaison with ORR in the absence of the Program Director.
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Full responsibility and authority of UCs in a residential setting.
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Comply with Endeavors and ORR policies and procedures governing the program and ensure that the program is operating in maximum efficiency.
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Assist in monitoring compliance for all operations, including human resource laws and best practices, cooperative agreement, Interim Final Rule (IFR) and local and federal laws and regulations governing operations at their shelter.
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Assist the Human Resources Onboarding Specialist in interviews, and hires staff, and provides specific program-related orientation for new staff.
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Supervises staff working a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; ability to respond to crises when necessary.
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Promotes positive community relations with public and/or private social services and other agencies and programs.
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With assistance from the Program Management Team, monitors progress and ensures training compliance.
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Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.
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Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Child Abuse Hotline and ORR and follow Endeavor’s Response Plan.
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Assist in overseeing training curriculum and compliance to include but not limited to the CPI program, UC training, First Aid/CPR, and new employee Orientation.
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Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be at least 21 years old or older.
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Proficiency in Spanish/English (written and spoken language skills), highly preferred.
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools.
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Successfully pass a TB test annually.
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Successfully pass a drug screen.
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Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned task.
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Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
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Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
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Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Children’s Home.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science AND five (5) years of progressive employment with a social service or childcare agency or organization.
LICENSES: Driver’s License with clear record required.
VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. Valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive to off-site locations, highly preferred.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel in case of an emergency evacuation and as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Willingness to work other duties as required.
EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.
Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.
