Residential Group Home Direct Support Staff Afternoon, Evenings, Weekends

The Methodist Home has been restoring childhoods, strengthening families and building people for over 150 years. We are looking for people who would like to help us achieve our mission to provide healing and hope to children and families.

The Methodist Home for Children and Youth is seeking self-motivated, energetic professionals/mentors for female youth (ranging from 13-20 years old). We are seeking to fill part time, full time, overnight, weekend and PRN positions. This positions provides for the day to day care, nurturing, supervision, and development of the youth ages ranges from 13 to 20.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and orderly procedures for dispensing medications.
• Provides transportation to residents as needed.
• Fills in the gaps of the basic schedule with positive learning opportunities and experiences for the resident.
• Schedules/Coordinates recreational activities for residents.
• Keeps team informed of scheduled activities of primary residents through use of changeover log and team meetings.
• Oversees and assists with cleaning & laundry needs.
• Prepares cottage meals.
• Operates and maintains agency vehicles in a safe manner per policy.
• Maintains supervision of residents in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
• Treats residents and families with respect.
• Actively participates in campus activities in a constructive manner.
• Assesses needs in crisis situations.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with minimum of four-year driving history.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Human Services related field) or High School Diploma/GED combined with experience working with adolescents.
• Necessary stamina and temperament to work with youth who are experiencing crisis and/or emotional and/or behavior disorders.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to multi task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be trained in basic first aid, medication administration, CPR and crisis intervention.
• Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenging youth in a Residential Care setting and experience with Crisis Management techniques.
• Duties may include bending, stooping or kneeling for various durations of time.
• Must be prepared to actively participate in a wide range of activities including but not limited to: basketball, swimming, fishing, volleyball, movies, hiking, team meetings, etc.

Required Safety/Background Checks: All applicants must consent, and receive clearance from the following local, state and national agencies:

• Bibb County Sheriff's Department
• Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required)
• Department of Human Services (fingerprint required)
• Motor Vehicle Record (must have a valid license for four consecutive years and applicant/driving record must be approved by our insurance carrier)
• Child Abuse Registry, Department of Corrections, Pardons and Parole, Sex Offenders Registry, Medicaid Fraud

All employees must also pass a pre-employment physical, ten panel drug screen and TB skin test

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.19 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License in good standing (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15