Direct Care Staff
About The Position
Boise Girls Academy is a Christian therapeutic boarding school serving up to 20 at-risk girls ages 13–17. The part-time Direct Care Staff member provides supervision and security for the facility and program residents during assigned morning, daytime, evening, and potentially overnight hours. The role also includes preparing written reports, supporting other program staff, and carrying out scheduled activities and program procedures. Applicants must have a strong faith in Christ and be able to agree with the organization’s statement of faith. The position works under the direct supervision of a program coordinator or designee, who assigns and reviews work. Staff exercise independent judgment within the scope of their duties. While supervision of other employees is not a regular responsibility, the role includes supervising students and, during assigned hours, interns and trainees. This is an in-person position of less than 30 hours per week. Schedules may include overnight hours, evenings, and/or weekends; available hours are not limited to a standard Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Employment is subject to a background check. Pay is based on education and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must attend a local church.
- Must have a strong faith in Christ and be able to agree with the organization’s statement of faith.
- Employment is subject to the results of a background check.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and security for the facility and program residents during assigned hours.
- Prepare written reports, including periodic reports concerning student attitudes or behavior that violate program policies.
- Support other program staff as needed and perform related work as required.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable program policies and procedures, including the staff, crisis, and student manuals.
- Secure the facility after lights out or when students leave for outside activities, including checking doors and windows, lights, thermostats, and appliances.
- Implement weekly scheduled group activities set by the Program Coordinator or designee.
- Transport students to designated program activities when required.
- Place student phone calls during authorized times.
- Know and follow emergency procedures, including contacting emergency services and designated staff, evacuating the facility when required, and operating the automatic fire alarm system.
- Serve required meals in cooperation with the Kitchen Supervisor or designee.
- Supervise scheduled recreation, TV news, and entertainment movie activities.
- Follow the program’s scheduled events and activities.
- Supervise students, interns, and trainees in program operations during assigned hours.
- Supervise student, intern, and trainee morning job assignments for daily facility cleanup and maintenance.
- Maintain prescribed standards for personal hygiene, appearance, hair, and dress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
