FT Caregiver (Residential Foster Care) - Sally's House

at The Salvation Army in Spokane, Washington, United States

Job Description

Rate: $18 USD per hour

Description

DEPARTMENT: SALLY’S HOUSE POSITION TITLE: CAREGIVER STATUS: FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISOR: SALLY’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Caregivers working in Sally’s House are caring for children in emergency situations for children 2 to 12 years of age that are removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or criminal activity. They provide a caring, safe, and loving home for up to 20 children at one time.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Have at least one year of successful experience working with children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Be at least twenty-one years old

Have the skills and abilities to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care

Have effective communication and problem-solving skills

Be able to pass a DSHS criminal background check and a Salvation Army Child Safety background check

Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening

Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing

CPR/First Aid training

Blood borne pathogen/HIV training

De-escalation and restraint training

TB test

Food Handlers permit

Child Safety Training

Monthly staff meeting attendance & trainings

Training Tracks – required readings & reports for one year

Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds

Be capable of auditory and visual supervision of children

Be able to verbally and physically interact with the children in care

Sally’s House operates 365 days per year; employees are required to work holidays

High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

Be available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Function as a team member

Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the policies and procedures handbook

Follow all Child Safety policies and procedures

Communicate program needs & children’s needs to supervisors

Directly supervise children in care

Provide consistency and structure

Actively lead & participate in the children’s daily activities including bathing, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring

Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor

Document children’s daily activities

Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for the children

Assist the children in identifying and meeting their physical needs

Follow guidelines for the discipline of children, including proper implementation of the behavior management program

Offer guidance to the children as needed

Clean the facility when needed

Do laundry when needed

Assist with snow removal when necessary

Serve food to the children at meal times and snack times

Report allegations of abuse/neglect to a supervisor and to CPS within 24 hours

Make sure that the facility remains secure by keeping windows and doors locked and by reporting any security concerns

Contribute to a positive morale in the program

Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers

Support new employees and practicum students by helping them understand the program and policies and procedures

Assist children in going to appointments and school as needed by riding along, or walking children to destinations

All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, automobile doors, and reach overhead

Ability to operate a telephone

Ability to operate a desktop computer

Ability to access and produce information from a computer

Ability to understand written information

Ability to lift and carry 25-40 pounds on a regular basis (example: moving infant/child car seats in/out of vehicle)

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

CPR/AED: Novice

Bloodborne Pathogens: Novice

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TB cleared certificate

Food Handler’s Card

Experience

Required

1 year: Experience working with children

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Salary : $18