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Los Fresnos, Texas, United States
Onsite
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It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.
Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.
We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.
We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX.
ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.
Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.
Hourly Rate: $18.66 an hour.
Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Academic Req: Required – High school diploma, or equivalent; Preferred – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Certifications: First aid, CPR
Work experience: Required – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Four (4) plus years of related experience and/or training
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Participate in scheduled meetings, in-service training and team decisions as needed.
3. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
4. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the child and program operations.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally by phone or face-to-face with agency staff, vendors, community members and regulatory and contract staff.
6. Compile, prepare, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing and/or contract requirements.
7. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
8. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a comprehensive digital archiving system and be able to locate and retrieve information from files as directed.
2. Receives, tracks, and responds to high volume inquiries and requests for stored records from internal and external agencies in a timely manner.
3. Processes raw images using the appropriate software.
4. Complete timely and accurate documentation or training in accordance with agency policies and procedures and contract and regulatory requirements and standards.
5. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
d. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!
EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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