Full-Time

Shelter Manager

Updated on 7/21/2026

Compass Connections

Compass Connections

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Weslaco, TX, USA

In Person

On-site role in Harlingen, Texas; must be eligible to work in the United States.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Requirements
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Academic Requirement: Associate degree or bachelor’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited program/university preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study; Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field
  • Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
  • Work experience: Required – Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training
  • Language requirement and shifts: Language requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required; Work Schedule: 2nd shift 1pm-10pm or 3rd shift 10pm-6am
Responsibilities
  • Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
  • Supervise development of shift schedules and staff assignments.
  • Monitor zone supervisors to ensure that daily progress and activities are documented completely and accurately and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
  • Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Maintain knowledge of positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
  • Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
  • Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required and using proper application of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.
  • Be a positive role model for the service population.
  • Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
  • Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
  • 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.
  • Supervise zone supervisors assigned to this position to ensure staffing levels meet each child’s physical, social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs and comply with contract and regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Schedule appointments for children and follow-up to ensure each child’s essential needs are met.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and/or other professionals including law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.
  • Regularly observe and evaluate buildings, grounds, equipment, staff, children, vehicles and other program resources and address issues and problems as needed.
  • Frequently traverse from one area of the physical plant to another.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
  • Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field

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