NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

DIVISION: CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: Jacob’s House

JOB TITLE: Caregiver

POSITION STATUS: Shift (Evening and Weekend), On-Call

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7

REPORTS TO: Jacob’s House Program Director

 

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assist the Director of Jacob’s House and other staff with provision of services for resident children, ensuring goals and objectives of the program are achieved.
  2. Provide a home-like atmosphere for resident children by creating a positive, safe, nurturing environment.
  3. Provide overall resident services for Jacob’s House, serving as a guardian and meeting needs of up to five children ages 0-18 who are involved in the State Department of Health and Human Services programs or tribal child welfare programs in accordance with licensing, accreditation, and program requirements.
  4. Provide supervision and positive adult role modeling for resident children.
  5. During Awake-Night Shift, conduct bed checks per operation manual.
  6. Provide assistance, within specific program guidelines, in crisis situations for children admitted to the program.
  7. Assist Live-In Parent with the provision of case management services for resident children. Maintain documentation of services for resident children as outlined in the operation manual.
  8. Prepare meals and snacks during shift period. Responsible for laundry, general cleaning, and light maintenance.
  9. Provide culturally relevant and age-appropriate healthy activities for resident children during shift period, other than during awake-night duties.
  10. Assist resident children with meeting their educational, social, emotional, physical, medical, dental, and mental health needs; provide the encouragement, assistance, direction, and support that would normally be received from a parent. May provide referrals for resident children and transport to their appointments.
  11. Ensure that adequate food and clothing are provided to resident children by maintaining an inventory of stock and notifying Director when orders are necessary.
  12. Monitor and/or administer medication for resident children as prescribed by medical providers.
  13. Monitor peer relations of resident children in the community and take appropriate action when necessary to assure the safety of the resident children.
  14. Provide positive reinforcement and correction for resident children; implement the program curriculum. Teach children practical, self-help skills for resident children to allow them to function adequately in home and social environments.
  15. Responsible for assuring that maintenance of immediate premises of the group home are free of safety hazards.
  16. Promote a positive image of the program in the community through personal and professional behavior and through participation in public relations events.
  17. Participate in meetings with other service providers regarding resident children to ensure service needs are met; attend client case reviews and court appointments when Live-In Parent cannot participate.
  18. Provide all services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, and to the standards outlined in the licensing and accreditation requirements, and operations manual.
  19. Other duties as assigned by the Jacob’s House Program Director.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School diploma or GED.
  2. Must possess the abilities to pass the Residential Child Care Worker Certification, CPR and first aid certifications, and other required residential child care training.
  3. Must possess a demonstrated ability to work with children of all ages who may have behavioral issues. Must be able to effectively manage crisis situations and use good judgment.
  4. Must obtain CPR/First Aide training within 1 month of hire.
  5. Must be dependable, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as needed.
  6. Familiarity with the region and its people preferred. Must be able to establish a rapport with residents and families from varying cultural and sociological backgrounds.
  7. Must be able to meet federal and state criminal and child protection background clearance requirements for this type of position. Must possess or obtain within 6 months a valid Alaska Driver’s license and have a safe driving record.
  8. Computer, keyboarding and office skills required. Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills in Internet use, Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

EEOC (Approved 4/13/05)

Contact Reatha Bahnke, HR Specialist for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org