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Summary:This position provides supervision for children in shelter care. SCHEDULE IS:

Tuesday - Saturday 11A-7P

Must be available to work mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides direct supervision and oversees physical care of children placed in shelter
• Assists children in coping with separation from family using a trauma informed approach
• Assists children in managing their behavior in a healthy and positive manner through appropriate behavioral interventions
• Assists with and provides appropriate social, cultural, and recreational activities for children
• Assists in meeting goals and objectives on each childs individualized service plan
• Prepares and maintains complete and accurate daily logs as per licensing, Department of Health and Human Services and agency requirements
• Provides crisis intervention services and on call coverage as assigned
• Participates in required trainings that include but are not limited to CPR/First Aid, Medication Management and Behavioral Intervention
• Assists in the preparation of meals for children
• Assists in maintaining shelter facility in a clean and safe manner
• Assists in the development and implementation of daily activity schedule for children in shelter
• Assists with transportation of children to community activities and appointments
• Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
• Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO YOUTH SPECIALIST: CASE AID

• Perform case management administrative support functions for program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Comply with unannounced observation by supervisors during shifts.
• Actively participate in weekly staffing meetings to discuss ongoing caseload.
• Assists in admission and discharge tasks

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO LEAD YOUTH SPECIALIST:

• Responsible for children allowance.
• Ensure visitor logs, communication logs, and scanned and well stocked with fresh pages each month
• Complete monthly review of all medications for expiration dates. Keep OTC medications stocked. Maintain first aid kits and OSHA spill kit
• Maintain monthly vehicle inspections keep the vehicles stocked with emergency supplies, insurance paperwork, and mileage sheets.
• Submit gas receipts.
• Assist with weekend coverage and planning