What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Home Specialist- Every Other Weekend position at Fond du Lac County, WI?
Examples of Duties:
- Provide care and supervision for all juveniles in placement.
- Effectively and consistently implement all policies and house rules.
- File runaway reports as necessary.
- Keep track of appointments for residents, providing transportation as necessary.
- Accurately maintain written daily log on each resident.
- Staff is responsible for overseeing/preparing all meals, including menu planning for well balanced meals.
- Supervision of all chore assignments and homework on a daily basis. Staff are expected to assist residents as necessary during study hours.
- Organize, coordinate and supervise outings and recreational activities.
- Supervise periodic drug testing of residents.
- Make purchases of food and other items as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of all disbursements, following agency procedures.
- Intervene and mediate arguments and fights between residents.
- Appropriately call law enforcement as necessary to maintain order and discipline within the facility.
- Checking and routine maintenance of runaway, smoke and heat alarms.
- Carry and immediately respond to pager as necessary.
- Act as liaison between facility and parents, school, police and other outside resources and the public.
- Complete discharge summaries and change of placement forms.
- Hourly bedchecks
- Keep track of supplies.
- Determine weekly allowance for each resident.
- Maintain individual evaluation sheets.
- Get residents up at a proper time in the morning.
