Child Care Worker/Support Staff - Overnight Shifts
The Methodist Home for Children and Youth The Methodist Home for Children and Youth Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $15 an hour $15 an hour 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 Child Care Worker provides for the day to day care, nurturing, supervision, and development of youth ranging from 6 to 20.
We are seeking to hire both full time (40 hours) and part time (30 hours) overnight staff.
For a full job description and to complete and agency application:
visit our website at:
www.
themethodisthome.
org and submit application for Child Care Worker/Support Staff St Marys Region Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Staff are required to have eyes-on supervision of the young people at least every 15 minutes.
This means physically seeing the child.
Staff can conduct checks more often than every 15 minutes, but checks cannot exceed the 15-minute timeframe.
Staff should vary their night check routine in order to avoid a learned pattern of how night checks are performed.
Staff should be aware of individual safety plans that may increase the level of supervision required.
These night checks are then documented on every child throughout the night.
Overnight schedules consist of ten-hour shifts; 10pm to 8am.
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.
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.
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.
All Applicants must consent, and receive clearance, from the following local, state and national agencies amongst others:
Bibb County Sheriff's Department Department of Human Services (fingerprint required) Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required) Motor Vehicle Record (applicant/driving record must be approved by our insurance carrier) All Applicants must also pass a pre-employment physical, ten panel drug screen and TB skin test.
Work Location:
One location Work Remotely No Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift Overnight shift Weekend availability Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Residential Care/Group Home:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License in good standing (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are looking for people who would like to help us achieve our mission to provide healing and hope to children and families.
The Child Care Worker provides for the day to day care, nurturing, supervision, and development of youth ranging from 6 to 20.
We are seeking to hire both full time (40 hours) and part time (30 hours) overnight staff.
For a full job description and to complete and agency application:
visit our website at:
www.
themethodisthome.
org and submit application for Child Care Worker/Support Staff St Marys Region Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Staff are required to have eyes-on supervision of the young people at least every 15 minutes.
This means physically seeing the child.
Staff can conduct checks more often than every 15 minutes, but checks cannot exceed the 15-minute timeframe.
Staff should vary their night check routine in order to avoid a learned pattern of how night checks are performed.
Staff should be aware of individual safety plans that may increase the level of supervision required.
These night checks are then documented on every child throughout the night.
Overnight schedules consist of ten-hour shifts; 10pm to 8am.
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.
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.
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.
All Applicants must consent, and receive clearance, from the following local, state and national agencies amongst others:
Bibb County Sheriff's Department Department of Human Services (fingerprint required) Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required) Motor Vehicle Record (applicant/driving record must be approved by our insurance carrier) All Applicants must also pass a pre-employment physical, ten panel drug screen and TB skin test.
Work Location:
One location Work Remotely No Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift Overnight shift Weekend availability Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Residential Care/Group Home:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License in good standing (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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