Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Relief Program Specialist Position Available In Madison, Mississippi

Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Relief Program Specialist 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Ridgeland, MS

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Non Exempt STATUS:

Hourly

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide staff coverage for the program after business hours, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and on an as needed basis to ensure 24/7 operation of the residential facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provide care and supervision for all program residents and their children. 2. Enforce program rules for the residents according to the program handbook and be an example of handbook compliance for the program residents. 3. Respond appropriately in emergency situations by contacting the on-call person for assistance. 4. Supervise the preparation of evening and weekend meals, and chores/clean up. 5. Coordinate transportation services for residents during non-regular business hours. 6. Maintain security of the program facility after hours and on weekends. 7. Assist residents in self-administering their medications as prescribed and document it in the medical chart. 8. Provide child care when residents are engaged in programmatic activities on and off the program site. 9. Administer urine screens’ as needed. 10. Be available on an as needed basis to provide essential 24/7 coverage for the residential facility. 12. Be available in cases of inclement weather to extend the duration of your shift until you can be relieved (as soon as possible) in order to provide supervision, safety, and care to residents and their children. 13. Maintain current program and agency training. 14. Maintaining confidentiality of all treatment issues. 15. All other duties as assigned by the Group Home Director.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health disorders is desirable.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Ability to relate compassionately, non-judgmentally and professionally to a wide variety of people. 2. Excellent time management and organizational skills. 3. Ability to provide information to clinical staff. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 5. Excellent phone skills. 6. Ability to follow directions but also make sound independent decisions. 7. Ability to maintain and enforce healthy boundaries with program clients by enforcing program rules firmly and gently.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

1. Valid Mississippi Driver’s license and driving record that will not incur increased insurance rates.

AGENCY COMPLIANCE

Refer to and comply with the CCI Policy and Procedural Manuals in every part of their job. Complete agency and program training as required. Maintain all required documents in a current and orderly manner. Submit all reports accurately and in a timely manner per due dates. Adhere to all confidentiality policies, maintaining a high-level standard of confidentiality. Maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of required automobile insurance, and Child Protection requirements per policy. Always alert to the physical/mental condition of residents and their children and report any suspicious situations to the person in authority. Must work within standards of the agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures. Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all people with dignity and respect. Performs other duties assigned and deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the agency.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read, write, and speak English Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing all functions of the job