Residential Shift Leader

• Position:
  Shift Leader
• Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 hourly
• Dept:
  Residential
• Type:
  Non-exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Supervisor
• Location:
  
  On Site

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

(check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage:
  Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You are a strategic thinker while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You are a critical thinker and have crisis-decision making skills, especially during crisis and/or under pressure.
• You have a strong judgment for daily role coordination with the ability to coordinate, supervise, develop, and engage new and existing DSP staff.
• You have the ability to maintain confidentiality, multitask, and collaborate with frequent disruptions/interruptions present.

• Coordinate daily care for residential students by overseeing Residential staff.
• Assign staff for programming and activities based on student needs outlined in ITEPs and other plans.
• Mentor and guide Residential staff by supporting professional growth and development; orient and train new staff to foster competence and confidence.
• Enforce policies and procedures to promote an inclusive and respectful community; report emergencies promptly according to policies.
• Build and maintain respectful, trusting relationships with students, addressing their unique needs and goals.
• Mentor students on life skills, collaborating with staff and clinicians as needed ensuring it supports the students ITEPs and development goals while documenting progress.
• Ensure students adhere to daily schedules and activities

Please note:

This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
• 3+ years in high-demand/high-volume customer service or human services position is required; EMT/EMS, CAN/HHA/PCA experience preferred.
• Experience in crisis management,…