Childcare Worker

SUMMARY: The Mark of Honor Child Care Worker is expected to specialize in helping vulnerable children and youth with emotional, social and behavioral difficulties to manage their daily activities. Their primary duties include teaching children simple living skills, tracking children's progress and preparing nutritious meals. MOH Child Care Workers are expected to cover diverse shifts in providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children and youth placed at Mark of Honor. The MOH Child Care Worker will manage emotional or behavior needs of children and youth, as well as assist with intake, working with child welfare caseworkers, family members, law enforcement, referring agency personnel, and the general public. The MOH Child Care Worker will also assist in team case management for residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Demonstrates the Omaha Family Resource Center's core mission, vision, and values.
• Follows all Omaha Tribe and Youth Shelter Policies and Procedures.
• Provides a trauma informed environment, atmosphere, and approach.
• Works with the Youth Shelter Director, Family Resource Center staff, and other Youth Shelter staff in developing trauma-focused and cultural services.
• Assists with purchasing materials and supplies for the facility.
• Ensures safety and security of all residents at all times.
• Participates in all training or in-service dedicated to Youth Shelter services or activities.
• Direct involvement with youth behavior such as aggression, emotional difficulties, or conflict.
• Works with the referring CFS caseworkers and/or police officers to ensure all intakes are complete and follow-up recommendations are complete.
• Provides clear and concise information to parents/guardians/family regarding residents.
• Makes residents placed in the facility aware of their responsibilities towards other residents, the facility, and/or house rules.
• Implements age appropriate behavior plans for residents displaying inappropriate behavior or language.
• Manages health care needs of residents including dispensing medications, special diets, appointments, etc.
• Assists children with washing and dressing themselves.
• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and help children to eat.
• Performs daily household tasks, such as cleaning, shopping, and laundry.
• Supports the social, cultural, mental and physical wellbeing of residents through various activities and outings.
• Provides quality infant care, changing diapers as needed, feeding and with naps.
• Provides assistance with children utilizing "potty" chairs, wiping, eating, etc.
• Assists residents with making sure school assignments or homework is completed in order to meet the educational needs of residents.
• Assists in maintaining the facility, property, and vehicles.
• Assists with interaction between the Youth Shelter and partnering service providers and the community.
• Communicates resident needs and concerns to the Youth Shelter Director.
• Works within a team case management approach by coordinating information and collecting data/information in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Additional Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• Previous child care experience is preferred (Either from a licensed facility or program or a licensed home daycare).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be in suitable physical condition to handle physically aggressive youth.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSE:

• Must pass a pre-employment background check, Central Registry Check, additional background checks, and drug test
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License and be insurable by Tribal insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to deal with public and employees courteously and tactfully, to elicit information effectively, to convey concise and accurate explanations of Youth Shelter policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Able to work flexible shifts and to be on-call.
• Ability with limited supervision to make decisions and be able to work effectively in crisis or stressful situations.
• Possess above average social interaction, reasoning skills.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY, NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL: othumanresources@theomahatribe.com