Shift Supervisor (KK1/KK3) (64060)

Help lead the team that makes Kids Kottage a safe, steady, and welcoming place for children. As Shift Supervisor, you’ll support and guide Youth Techs, respond to the needs of children in our care, and help keep our facilities running smoothly throughout your shift.

What you’ll do

• Supervise Youth Techs and provide staff training.
• Stay mobile during your shift, visiting all facilities and stepping in to perform Youth Tech duties when needed.
• Help provide children with daily care, including meals, transportation, clothing, linens, and personal items.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment, and address hazards that could put children or staff at risk.
• Support children during challenging situations and use sound judgment in emergencies, including summoning help when needed.
• Keep shift logs and critical incident reports; answer phones when the Receptionist is unavailable.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and community agencies during your shift.
• Administer prescribed medication as instructed and maintain medication accountability.
• Participate in a rotating monthly on-call schedule; Shift Supervisors provide on-call coverage at all times.
• Acknowledge that the role may involve restraining a child or overseeing a restraint.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• The ability to meet all Youth Tech position criteria.
• At least two years of college, including 15 semester credits in behavioral sciences or a closely related field, and two years of full-time, paid experience working with children—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The required 15 semester credits in behavioral sciences or a closely related field cannot be waived.
• Good judgment, dependability, and a calm, caring approach to supporting children and coworkers.

Staff must gain their clearance as a Direct Care Staff Member (DCSM) through Washoe County Human Services Foster Care Licensing. This includes TB test, drug test (including Marijuana), background investigation, reference check, required training and required immunizations. All staff members must be willing and able to complete restraint certification.