What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Care Worker (Part-Time, Every Other Weekend, 5pm-1am) position at HomeFront (Mercer County, NJ)?
Overview
Family Care Workers at HomeFront have the unique opportunity to make a visible and lasting difference in the lives of families at a critical point in their lives. These caring and dedicated staff members personally interact on a daily basis with adults and children, each with their own story, and will join a unique team of experienced and dedicated men and women at a renowned and nationally known social service agency – truly a one of a kind professional experience. Family Care Workers assist guests with day-to-day needs, helps coordinate activities and generally manages the health and safety of our new Family Preservation Center. Some tasks are routine, some are interesting and challenging, while others will touch your heart
Duties
- Conduct initial intake of new residents * * Deliver Trauma Informed Approach * * Transport new residents to facility * * Support families with daily living needs * * Provide guests with a tour of the HomeFront Family Campus * * Maintain client confidentiality * * Ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests * * Collect and monitor medications * * Assist with move-ins/move outs * * Monitor mealtimes and assist with clean-up and food storage * * Ensure families are following house rules * * Set-up dinner daily * * Conduct daily food count census for each child * * Monitor use of laundry room * * Conduct room inspections * * Drop off and Pick up prescriptions for guests * * Set up meal in absence of Food Service staff * * Remove/transfer of guest clothing in laundry facilities as needed * * Assist guests with retrieving personal items from burner room within 24 hrs.
- * Conduct transportation as needed or assigned * * Monitor Teaching Kitchen during special events * * Provide transportation to grocery store in preparation for special events * * Assist with Fire Drills, ensuring all guests are accounted for * * Attend all Staff meetings * * Support Family Advocates * * Complete assigned training within expected timeframe
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of Human Services experience * * Valid Driver’s License with Clean Driving Record * * Understanding of Homelessness and Poverty * * Experience using a Trauma Informed Approach during Crisis Intervention
Remote Work Eligibility * This role is considered on-site essential and is not eligible for remote work
Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be added or changed as needed.
HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- human services : 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22