Residential Care Worker Supervisor-23509111

Job Summary

You can be the difference in a child's life!

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER SUPERVISOR

Interviews will be scheduled on select Tuesdays on an ongoing basis. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the same day. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview via email.

To be considered, you must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates are eligible for hire at $63,731.20 annually.

Residential Care Worker Supervisors assigned to Polinsky Children's Center receive an additional 10% above the base salary, and an additional $0.80 per hour shift differential for Overnight Shifts.Positions may be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment.

Future Salary Increases

July 2024 - 5.05% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.30% Market Increase)

Polinsky Children's Center, located at 9400 Ruffin Court, San Diego, is a 24-hour facility for the temporary emergency shelter of children who must be separated from their families for their own safety, or when parents/caretakers cannot provide care. For additional information on Polinsky Children's Center, please click here.

Residential Care Worker Supervisors supervise Residential Care Workers, volunteers and contract workers on multiple shifts in an assigned cottage or cottages, coordinate individualized assessment plans of children in residence with other members of a multi-disciplinary team, and oversee the activities of a cottage and its staff. Polinsky Children's Center (PCC) plays a vital role in the Child Welfare system for abused, abandoned and neglected teens, children and infants who find themselves placed at the facility.

QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Completion of twelve (12) units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, child development theory, a closely related behavioral science and/or criminal justice to include behavior management techniques and child psychology/child development: AND,
• Two (2) years of experience providing supervision and care to children in a 24-hour residential facility or licensed day care, or licensed after school program for youth, one (1) year of which must have been working in an emergency shelter care facility performing journey-level Residential Care Worker responsibilities.

Notes:

1.Care for one's own children or care of children in an unlicensed facility is not qualifying.

2.Applicants using Residential Care Worker experience gained through U.N.I. to qualify must submit a letter from U.N.I. verifying the number of hours worked.

3.Qualifying experience includes experience as a school teacher instructing teens and/or children.

4.Thirty (30) units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in the disciplines listed above may substitute for twelve (12) months of the required experience.

Click here for a complete Residential Care Worker Supervisor job description including examples of qualifying education and/or experience, working conditions, etc.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to plan, schedule, supervise, coordinate, evaluate and develop staff; carry out efficiently and effectively the goals and services of PCC, are customer focused, value and respect others, professionally and calmly deal with challenging behavior and verbal aggression; are able to perform the physical demands of child care, supervision, safety and security; and do whatever it takes to get the job done within legal, professional, and ethical boundaries and with appropriate training. Ideal candidates also provide leadership, communicate effectively, hold self and others accountable, solve problems, leverage resources (coaches and develops), and drive to excel.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.

Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS

Interviews will be scheduled shortly after eligible candidates are referred to the department. The department will be reaching out to candidates to invite them to participate in an interview.Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Day of interview.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on the scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate.

Note:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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