Our mission is to inspire individuals to be good, better and their best to foster positive life outcomes. We think that all children should have a chance to live in a safe, supportive, caring, and healing environment that builds on their strengths to inspire positive life outcomes. Each child is special and therefore is treated with respect and dignity based on their individual needs that are supported with personalized educational, vocational supports and services. Our philosophy is based on respect for each other and focused on the strengths and protective factors of adolescents.

Position Objective: To provide supervision in a loving and nurturing family home environment for young men. Prepare youth daily with the ability to function once they leave the family home. The preparation may include preparation for independent living, foster care, adoption or other permanent placement

Essential functions may include: Provide in home services and interventions to young men ages 12-17 under the direction and supervision of Program Director/Quality Assurance Manager

• Supervise and positively interact with children/youth during assigned shift
• Engage in and supervise age appropriate social, life skills and play activities with children/youth
• Direct children/ youth in eating, resting and hygiene
• Conduct oneself as a "role model" for children/youth; provide appropriate direction of children/youth in their daily routine; give children/youth positive reinforcement as appropriate
• Dispense medication to children/youth as instructed
• Provide first aid treatment as necessary
• Maintain complete and accurate daily records and report suspected child abuse/neglect as mandated by law
• Implement behavior modification techniques as instructed
• Prepare meals utilizing certified nutrition menus. Set the table for meals and eat meals with the youth at identified specific times such as dinner and breakfast.
• Conduct and document required fire drills
• Attend staff meetings and/or training as required
• Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility and grounds; responsible for housekeeping and laundry; supervise children/youth in assisting with chores, transport children/youth to school and medical appointments as necessary
• Maintain company vehicle in clean condition and good repair
• Participate in, the quality improvement process
• Provide daily living and social skills to youth as part of the treatment plan
• Maintain familiarization with behavioral documentation requirements and patient rights
• Respond to special clinical circumstances of youth including behavioral and medical emergencies. Participates in ongoing training and consultation with the treatment team where appropriate.
• Document all services and maintain other related records
• All other duties assigned. This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Inspire Group reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent PREFERRED:
• Minimum of one year of experience or training in the care of children/adolescents
• Previous experience working with abuse, neglect, and special needs children 40 hours
• Department of Children and Families certification CPR (infant and child), First Aid, CNA, or CDA certificate Crisis prevention/intervention training (Provided)

SKILLS

• Provide affection, security, and continuity in the care of children
• Set appropriate limits and boundaries with youth
• Manage confidential issues appropriately
• Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth
• Capacity to adhere to instructions
• Handle multiple tasks and make sound decisions
• Observe individuals and report accurate findings
• Build trusting relationships with youth and effectively interact with youth from diverse cultures
• Handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively
• Intervene decisively when necessary to protect children
• Be able to drive children to different places

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Tallahassee, FL 32305 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person