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Summary: This position provides supervision for children in 24/7 shelter care. Scheduling is flexible with multiple shifts available.
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 child's 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 population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A baccalaureate degree in human services; or
An associate's degree and three months of experience working with children; or
High School Diploma or GED and six months experience working with children.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
must have a valid drivers license
Must be available to work mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays
Turn your passion for helping others into a meaningful career with CCC. Apply now at https://www.cccofva.org/openpositions Commonwealth Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.