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Shift Leader - Detroit Campus (Afternoons)

Hourly Pay Rate*: $20.00 *

*The Benefits We Proudly Offer: *

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan (with annual company contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off (20+ days annually)
• Holiday Pay (13 annually)

Who We Are: Covenant House is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to overcome homelessness and trafficking by providing best-in-class services and a shared commitment to unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support for each young person who walks through our doors.

*General Description: * As Shift Leader of the Residential Programs Team, you will be responsible for assisting the Manager and Assistant Manager in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the Caritas Center & Rights of Passage Program in order to fulfill the mission of Covenant House Michigan.  As a member of Covenant House Michigan you will be responsible for upholding CHMI policies and procedures and codes of conduct and assuring that the needs of our youth are being met.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, preferably in a residential program.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a youth serving organization.
• Previous experience working in the mental health field desired.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, crisis intervention & multicultural awareness required.
• Valid MI Driver's license with acceptable driving record by agency standards.
• PC/Computer experience with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sufficient ability and experience to perform job duties with or without accommodation.
• Belief in Covenant House Michigan Mission Statement and desire to fulfill the mission.
• Awareness/sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth that CHMI serves.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff/representatives of other agencies, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal/external clients.
• Ability to immediately respond to emergencies and resolve issues staff.
• Ability to take direction from Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons.
• Ability to work standing, walking, sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
• Ability to participate in recreational activities with youth served as required.
• Ability to defuse physical/verbal confrontations with youth using appropriate techniques and/or interventions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability occasionally lift and move objects typically weighing 5-35 pounds & handle multiple tasks and projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Uphold CHMI standards of conduct and its mission at all times.

Attend and participate in all scheduled or mandatory meetings, training and supervision sessions as requested.

Ensure that each shift responsibilities are carried out thoroughly, timely and in a professional manner.

This includes but is not limited to ensuring that:

All intake paperwork is completed thoroughly and ensure that Spdat is completed and placed in Manager's box

Ensure both Centers are safe/free from any conditions that may