PRN Child Care Specialist (shifts)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15 / HR

Reports To : Administrator, Executive Director, & Case Manager

Summary / Objective :

Responsible for implementing the facilitys structured direct care for children's programs and for providing an environment of consistent structure, guidance, and nurturance in the residential facility.

Essential Functions :

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the children, as outlined in each childs plan of service.
• Have a working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Normalcy, Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care.
• Help provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence, trust and felt safety.
• Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, and academic growth of the children under their supervision.
• Utilize a trauma informed approach to improve childrens self-worth, learn effective problem solving and daily living skills, as well as self-regulation.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages children to practice resolving problems and living in the community environment.
• Provide opportunities to set individual and group goals.
• Facilitate discussions that encourage residents to take part in group activities.
• Provide continual recognition of residents strengths and gradual successes.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of all residents and is attentive to creative changes in program.
• Communicate information through various means to all other Direct Care Specialists regarding issues that may impact their shifts while working with the residents.
• Work collaboratively with Administrator, Case Manager, and Program Director.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed.
• Monitor and coordinate residents activities, behaviors, and safety.
• Administer prescription & non-prescription medication.
• Emphasize safety of the residents through supervision and awareness.
• Supervise and participate in daily activities with residents.
• Maintain home-like environment, including living quarters, grounds, and backyard area to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Report needed repairs to Administrator or appropriate staff.
• Participate in training, staff meetings and supervisory conferences to develop and enhance childcare & trauma-informed skills.
• Maintain client records, daily report sheets and serious incident reports as necessary.
• Emphasize safety to keep injuries to a minimum.
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested.

Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements :

High School Degree or equivalent is required; some college or college degree is preferred.

Age 21 or older to meet the needs for the vehicle insurance.

Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a therapeutic / residential setting or related experience.

Valid Texas drivers license with insurance and provide DPS proof of driving record acceptable to agency insurers for the past three (3) years.

Must submit to pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed.

Provide a required TB test, within past 12 months, showing employee is free of contagious TB.

Submit to a criminal background check, FBI background check, and Texas HHS background check as required by regulatory agencies.

Possess knowledge of issues related to child development, trauma, youth homelessness, abuse and neglect with at-risk children.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written; Effective organizational skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the community as well as volunteers.

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

CPR, First Aid and Emergency Behavior Intervention certification must be current or obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained as required by regulatory standards.

Sufficient good health to properly perform duties.

General Agency Requirements :

Immediately report any suspected abuse / neglect of a child

Maintain Licensing credentials as required and attend agency training as needed.

Set high standard of professional, technical, personal conduct and competence for team.

Emphasize safety to keep employee injury to a minimum

Physical Requirements

Minimum physical requirements

Schedule

PRN Part-time schedule

M-F, Sat, Sun) 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm; 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm; 11 : 00pm - 7 : 30am

Salary : $15