Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor the well-being of all UC in their living spaces or common areas, ensuring their whereabouts are always known during the shift
Ensure daily activities, groups, quiet times, wakeups, and bedtimes occur as scheduled and are appropriately documented
Coordinate and approve staff breaks during the shift, ensuring adequate coverage at all times
Receive shift change and orient new staff to the unit, conducting unit checks and ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
Ensure safety and security measures are followed, including medication administration, restrictions, and precautions as needed
Must assist in the evacuation of UC as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences Document all incidents, including physical containments, escorts, transports, runaways, and staff/resident injuries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Assist with staff supervision, training, and development, ensuring adherence to program policies and addressing performance concerns
Promote positive relationships with UC, staff, and management, serving as a role model and supporting a positive, collaborative, and culturally sensitive environment
Attend meetings and training, maintaining the required training hours per licensing and ORR standards
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
1-year experience working with children in a social service setting
1-year experience as a supervisor in any setting
Bilingual in Spanish based on service population and area
Ability to think and react calmly and rationally in difficult and stressful situations
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse staff and resident population
Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and well-being of residents
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Social Services, Human Services, or closely related field
Two (2) years’ previous experience performing direct care services to children and adolescents
Experience in a child welfare or residential care setting, particularly with Unaccompanied Children (UC) or similar populations
Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations governing the care of Unaccompanied Children and residential programs
Travel
This position may require travel as needed
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside
Lift, push, pull, move up to 125 lbs
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.