Residential Specialist

General Responsibilities:

The person in this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, safety, care, treatment, and rights of the youth in the program.

12-Hour Shifts: (1st, 7AM-7PM; 2nd, 7PM-7AM)

8-Hour Shifts Available for Part-Time

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures that the facility operates according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicates professionally with residents, probation and parole officers, case workers, families, schools, employers etc.
• Cook and/or supervise residents with cooking meals daily.
• Documents and records all complaints.

• Complies with all safety and health standards to assure that all Residents at Second Chance Dayton are in good hands.
• Ensures that all medication and chemicals are at all times kept locked until given, or used as needed, and signed off by Staff.
• Participates in monthly mandatory meetings.
• Completes random house checks
• Reports any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of Children Services.
• Develops and processes a daily and incident reports.
• Gives daily reports to on-coming staff.
• Reports all repairs and required maintenance of the home, checks to be sure completed as requested; reports if additional repairs/maintenance are still needed.
• Develop relationships with clients who have emotional and behavioral disorders
• Meet needs of the residents.
• Facilitates leadership skills and self-respect at all times.
• Plan and lead group and individual activities aimed at helping clients achieve skills, creating opportunities for clients to succeed.
• Understanding and following emergency procedures, including fire procedures.
• Conducting room checks as needed.
• Check Daily Chores.
• Take inventory of clothing, shoes, and other supplies.
• Observes and documents the behavior, development and needs of youth.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as assisting in making beds and doing laundry to ensure the youth's residential setting is neat, clean, and orderly
• Gives verbal and physical reassurance and provides guidance to youth in distress.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma - GED

Or at least one year of full-time experience in direct provision of care to children.

• CPR and First Aid
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and auto insurance
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must complete training as required

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15