What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Place Support Staff position at The Family Place Utah?
Kids Place Support Staff implement The Family Place Trauma Resiliency Project ensuring that all families receive trauma-informed care that target the critical parent-child relationship as a means of intervention to promote young children’s positive outcomes. Fills scheduled and on-call shifts. Interacts positively and appropriately with children using trauma-informed practices, ensures children’s safety and well-being, and complies with grant and contract requirements including:
1. Scheduled shifts including Saturdays 5:00-9:00 p.m.
2. Filling assigned on-call shifts. Accessible by phone at all times and able to arrive within 30 minutes when on-call. Weekends and Holidays required.
3. Care for physical and emotional needs
4. Communicates clearly, effectively and positively with parents
5. Enforces rules and regulations
6. Implements Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC) framework
7. Prepares nutritious meals and snacks
8. Completes required documentation, i.e. opening/closing facility, sanitizing, answering phones etc.
9. Scheduling emergency appointments
10. Attend staff meetings as requested
11. Reporting to the Kid’s Place Manager any suspicion or evidence of child abuse
12. Completing and recording required trainings within the timeline required
Minimum Qualifications:
1. 6 months experience working with children ages 0-11 years
2. 18 years old and pass an annual Background Criminal Investigation (BCI)
3. Understand child development, positive behavior management and signs/symptoms of child abuse and neglect
4. Ability to handle children with varying degrees of behavioral problems
5. Ability to maintain high energy, self-motivation, and attention to detail when under stress
6. Punctual, patient, positive and a strong work ethic
7. Ability to work as team member
8. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
9. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required
Requirements:
1. Obtain Utah Food Handler’s Permit
2. Obtain First Aid/CPR Certification
To apply send resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to Krista Useche at krista@ thefamilyplaceutah.org or mail to PO Box 6055 Logan UT 84341
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person