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Child Caregiver (Overnight) Amarillo Children's Home - 4.0 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time $14 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Childcare English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Education Driving Child safety supervision Student safety monitoring First aid and CPR Full Job Description Amarillo Children's Home (ACH) is hiring a dependable nighttime caregiver to supervise children and teens who live in residential care at ACH. Experience working with children and teenagers is preferred. The Overnight Caregiver Ensures the safety of a group of 6-8 children or teens during the night hours. Must remain awake all night . Responds appropriately to meet children's emotional, behavioral and physical needs, as well as to any emergencies (training provided). May be assigned other household duties such as cleaning or meal preparation. Transports children to school each morning. This is a Full time position with excellent benefits . Schedules depending on ACH's need: 4 nights/week (10-hr shifts) for a total of 40 hours. There will be occasional opportunities for additional hours. The schedule is ideal for people who work while attending college, who hold a 2nd career, or who enjoy having daytime as their off-duty time. Applicants MUST be able to work overnights. ACH is a family-oriented, faith-based organization where children live and are well cared for. Most of our children come through the state Child Protective Services agency. Our mission is to restore the identity of children, that they might realize their great value and be a blessing to others.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS ON THIS

SITE and meet all qualifications in order to be considered. Qualifications & Skills High school diploma or GED - required. Completion of college coursework in social work, education, youth behavioral sciences, child development or a related field is preferred. Valid Driver's License and a good driving record. Experience working with youth of any age is preferred. Demonstrate a desire and ability to work with youth. Ability to model appropriate behaviors, morals and the judgment required to work with a large number of youth/children in a responsible manner. Per TDFPS Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, Sec. 748.505, "Must be a physically, mentally and emotionally healthy adult with the knowledge, skills and ability to do the tasks in the job description, and have no health or behavioral issues that present a danger to children in care." Must be willing to support the mission of ACH and the "ACH Statement of Faith," a copy of which can be found on the ACH website at https://amarillochildrenshome.org/mission and is also available from ACH administrative staff on request Have no disqualifying criminal history and be willing to submit to a thorough criminal and background check that may include submitting to an FBI fingerprint check. Must submit to and pass a drug test. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age . Physical & Sensory Requirements Ability to communicate effectively with youth, staff, families, caseworkers, probation officers, medical personnel, support agencies, vendors, community members, donors, board members and other professionals. Ability to read and write in English. Bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling. Ability to supervise children by sight and sound and know children's activities, location and who they are with. Ability to operate small household appliances and equipment. Ability to protect yourself and possibly restrict a child's movement if it becomes necessary in order to protect the child, other children or yourself from harm. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Due to state regulations for our agency, to be qualified, the applicant must be at least 21 years old. Without telling us your age, are you at least 21 years old or older?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Amarillo, TX 79109 (Required)

Work Location:

In person