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Youth/Child Care Worker

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Location:
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Social Services
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Education:
High School
Experience:
Up to 1 year(s)
Travel:
None
Post Date:
11/2/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
108.39
Description POSITION OBJECTIVE:  To supervise and direct children/youth in residential or day care program, assist with the record keeping and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well being of the children/youth in the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:  


  • Supervise and positively interact with children/youth

  • Engage in and supervise age appropriate play activities with children/youth

  • Direct children/ youth in eating, resting and hygiene

  • Conduct oneself as a "role model" for children/youth; provide appropriate direction of children/youth in their daily routine; give children/youth positive reinforcement as appropriate

  • Dispense medication to children/youth as instructed

  • Provide first aid treatment as necessary

  • Maintain complete and accurate daily records and report suspected child abuse/neglect as mandated by law

  • Implement behavior modification techniques as instructed

  • Prepare meals utilizing provided menus

  • Conduct and document required fire drills

  • Attend staff meetings and/or training as required

  • Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility and grounds; responsible for housekeeping and laundry; supervise children/youth in assisting with chores

  • Transport children/youth to school and medical appointments as necessary

  • Maintain company vehicle in clean condition and good repair

  • Participate in the quality improvement process

  • Provide Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS) to clients under the direction and supervision of the clinical staff

  • Provide daily living and social skills to clients as part of the BHOS treatment plan

  • Maintain familiarization with BHOS documentation requirements and patient rights

  • Respond to special clinical circumstances of BHOS clients including behavioral and medical emergencies

  • Participates in ongoing training and consultation with the BHOS treatment team

  • Document all BHOS services and maintain other related BHOS records



    This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:


  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

  • Minimum 6 months of experience or TOP Model Training


PREFERRED:


  • One year experience

  • Previous experience working with abuse, neglect and special needs children

  • 30 hours Department of Children and Families certification

  • CPR (infant and child), First Aid, CNA or CDA certificate

  • Crisis prevention/intervention training

  • Part-Time Position-Overnights and Weekends Required



 

 NEEDED:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping, Reaching, Crawling/Crouching
PREFERRED:
Repetitive Climbing
 

 


  • Ability to provide affection, security and continuity in the care of children

  • Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients

  • Ability to handle confidential issues appropriately

  • Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth

  • Ability to follow directions

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and make sound decisions

  • Ability to observe individuals and report accurate findings

  • Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and effectively interact with clients from diverse cultures

  • Ability to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively

  • Ability to intervene decisively when necessary to protect client

  • Ability to transport clients

  • Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

  • CPI skills or equivalent CHS approved behavioral management system.


 

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