FT Caregiver - Sally's House

The Salvation Army Southern California•Spokane, WA

10d

About The 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.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED
Have at least one year of successful experience working with children
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

Responsibilities

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