Shift Leader

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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.
• Supervises assigned staff while staff are working with clients on ADLs; and/or recreational activities.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients.
• Coordinate activities as assigned on the program schedule.
• 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 charge nurse.

• 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.
• Mentors the client in developing relationships between employer, workers, and other community resources.
• 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.

• 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.