Children's Caregiver - Direct Care

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Children’s Emergency Shelter (CES) is looking for caring individuals to provide supervision and assistance to children removed from the home due to various circumstances including suspicion of abuse or neglect. CES offers a home-like environment until arrangements can be made with family members. The children range in ages newborn through 17 years and stay up to 10 days. The Emergency Shelter Services Case Management Assistant will assist the Case Management team in providing direct services to clients at the Children’s Emergency Shelter in accordance with agency policy and procedures and accepted industry practices.

The Case Manager Assistants will work closely with Case Managers to ensure proper intake procedures and ensure the safety and well-being of children in our care.

The ideal candidates will have experience in childcare or working with children in the school system. All candidates must complete DCS requirements, including pass a criminal background screening, fingerprinting, obtain F-endorsement and provide a statement of health from a medical provider.

Retention Bonus: $500 after 120 days for full-time staff in good standing

Job Type: Full-Time | 35 - 40 Hours and PRN needed

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Open Shifts:

• Night | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Overnight | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• PRN - As needed

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 17 vacation and 12 sick days annually, double time on holidays, 403(b) with 3% match, pension, and life insurance.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Must hold a valid driver license with an F-endorsement and maintain a clean driving record
• Must be flexible and able to work occasional alternate shifts including weekends, weekdays, and holidays
• Must be willing to travel if required
• Must maintain any training and certification requirements
• Must embody our organization’s mission and culture through behavior and daily interactions
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Job Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent required, associate degree preferred
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully work as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to think and act independently
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records and reports
• Strong commitment to advocacy for marginalized populations

“We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.”

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16