Description
Provide care and supervision for all juveniles in placement. 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Ability to accurately maintain records.
- A capacity to work with people from diverse backgrounds and value systems in a supportive, non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to perform duties following verbal or written instructions.
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- No physical limitation that impairs mobility or restricts ability to carry out any job function.
- Ability to understand and comply with all confidentiality requirements.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to learn and utilize methods of non-violent confrontation and defusing of potentially violent situations.
- Ability to develop a fundamental knowledge of social problems, child development and the problems of adolescence.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other staff and other community agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
- Ability to work under a great deal of stress.
- A valid driver’s license
Supplemental Information
Employees in this position must be 21+ years of age.
Hours for this position are:
8:15am-3:15pm (Weekends only)
3:15pm-10:45pm (Weekends only)
10:30pm-8:30am (Weekends only)
Benefits
Not eligible for benefits
