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Position Function: Responsible for assisting in the direct implementation of the Agency and Cottage programs. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the Residents in accordance with the goals of the individual treatment plan.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma (or equivalency) and one year of direct care experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside and proof of car insurance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral modification systems and child development
Essential Job Functions:
Major highlights of the position requirements are noted below. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.
- Must pass CPR and First Aid Training.
- Must pass Safe and Positive Training.
- Responsible for timely, periodic submission of all required clearances and physicals.
- Attend and participate in scheduled meeting and training sessions.
- Communicate with the team and supportive services in a professional manner.
Meet the Agency and regulatory group standards on written reports to include, but not limited to:
- Critical Incident Reports
- Progress Notes
- Daily Logs
- Elopement/AWOL
- Intervention Log
- Child Care Reports
- Implementation of Cottage standards of behavior and discipline for Residents.
- Responsibility to execute appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint techniques.
- Awareness of all emergency procedures, safety and health standards, and apply skills to meet the needs of our Residents.
- Adhere to the Agency’s policies on children/families’ rights, confidentiality, and cultural competence.
- Meet the Agency standards for distribution of medication.
Participate in Cottage and Agency programs:
- Clothing hygiene
- Chores
- Nutrition, etc.
- Responsibility to meet all housekeeping standards in the Cottage.
- Responsible for Cottage wake-up and daytime procedures.
- Develop, improve, and employ group and individual counseling and management skills to meet the needs of the Residents.
- Provide transportation for medical, school and cottage need as assigned by the Cottage Manager or Associate Director Residential Care.
- Provide supervision for any resident not in an educational program.
Training Requirements:
- All new hires are required to go through mandated orientation.
- Comply with Agency Annual Training requirements.
Work Environment and Primary Work Locations:
- Direct contact with Residents
- Residential/Cottage setting
Physical Considerations:
- Significant physical exertion required.
- Participation in sports and other activities with residents.
- Maintenance of composure in crisis with youth
- Ability to restrain youth physically and in accordance with accepted Agency guidelines.
