Group Home Child Care Worker (2 PM - 10 PM) (10pm-6am) Mentoring Youth Services Columbus, GA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $12 - $14 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Professional development assistance Qualifications Childcare Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Child safety supervision Meal preparation Direct support Bathing assistance Working with youth Full Job Description Job Description (Direct Child Care Worker)

Job Title:

Child Care Worker Department:

Residential Care Reports To:

Facility Manager Qualifications Must be able to work various shifts per week. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Be authorized to work in the United States. Valid Driver's License Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Minimum Age -21 and older

Summary:

Works directly with residents in a residential group home setting by ensuring the physical, emotional, medical and mental well-being of the residents in their care. Child Care Workers act as a role-model, provide supervision, transportation, meals and medical support. They supervise planned group and/or individual structured activities according to a daily schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintains all resident and facility records. Meets punctuality and attendance standards.

Medical, Mental and Physical Well-being of Residents:

Supervises, protects and cares for children (individually and in groups) at all times. Provides crisis intervention for residents posing a danger to themselves, others or property, including physical aggression and self-abusive behavior. Assists residents in achieving her Needs and Service Plan. Notes resident's progress identifies possible need for professional services; communicates findings to professional staff. Prepares behavioral and incident reports, as needed. Documents residents' day-to-day activities. Attends various community events and functions with residents. Administers discipline and sets limits for acceptable behaviors. Reports suspected neglect or abuse as a Mandated Reporter. Schedules resident's medical and dental appointments. Conducts monthly resident weight check. Prepares meals, performs housekeeping duties and maintains facility in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Transports residents to medical and dental appointments. Charts resident's progress and day-to-day activities. Assists residents with grooming and bathing, if necessary. Dispenses medication. Handles any crisis intervention for residents posing a danger to themselves, others or property including physical aggression and self-abusive behavior. Works with residents to handle individual problems and achieving their personal goals. Management of Physical Facility and Internal Operations Attends house staff meetings on a monthly basis. Attends house meetings with residents, group home staff, and if needed, the Facility Manager or Therapists to address staff and resident issues and find resolutions, on a monthly basis. Conducts facility menu and food charting. Conducts monthly fire (safety) drills. Conducts water tap tests weekly. Conducts check of First Aid Kit contents for completion. Conducts facility check for maintenance problems. Administration Ensures accuracy of paperwork submitted to Facility Manager and Facility Administrator. Works with the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with all staff. Attends all in-service sessions to accrue 40 hours of training within one (1) year of hire date. Provides clear, timely and accurate communication to house and corporate staff. Ensures that the group home expenditures stay in line with the assigned budget limitations. Elevates issues in a timely manner and to the appropriate person. Alerts the Facility Manager in advance if vehicle will be needed.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Required two (2) year minimum paid experience providing direct supervision of children Required 21 years of age or older; Required experience providing type of care specific to working with at-risk children/youth, Required two (2) year minimum paid experience providing direct supervision of children Required 21 years of age or older; Required experience providing type of care specific to working with at-risk children/youth, including communicating with such youth; Knowledge of, and the ability to comply with applicable laws governing residential care facilities.

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Childcare:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person