DSS Child Care Staff

Elk Hill Farm Inc• Chesterfield, VA, US, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a non-profit where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. If you would like to work for an organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! Elk Hill was honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization. If you want to work for a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! We are an organization that: Is honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace, Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient, Has talented, hardworking employees, Advocates for mental health issues, Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff, Provides a generous time-off and holiday package, Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff, Provides tuition assistance. Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Requirements

Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill’s service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Prior residential experience preferred
Successful experience in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting preferred
Knowledge of professional boundaries and an ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youth.
Ability to provide sound documentation during routine shift coverage
Strong relationship skills with the youth being served as well as with professional colleagues
Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youth
Ability to work effectively with others and be flexible in work hours
Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the ability to apply such skills as needed and required in the day-to-day interactions with youth
The ability to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriate
Ability to engage, support, and work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders
The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs
Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
Must have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training class
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record.
Good physical health and remain current with annual TB screening and other certifications.
Sense of humor
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth
Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
Must have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training class
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record, preferred (note- those who do not have a valid driver’s license or an approved driving record will not be allowed to drive on behalf of Elk Hill)

Nice To Haves

Prior residential experience preferred
Successful experience in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting preferred
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record, preferred (note- those who do not have a valid driver’s license or an approved driving record will not be allowed to drive on behalf of Elk Hill)

Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including appropriate documentation of each shift. This also includes overseeing the physical care of the facility’s youth, their development of acceptable habits and attitudes, providing behavior support and intervention, and helping youth meet their goals and objectives as outlined on their service plan.
Provide a positive role model at all times
Build positive, caring relationships with youth
Model high personal and professional standards in interactions with residents, families, agency workers, and fellow staff members
Assist in training new personnel
Assist in evaluating a youth’s pre-placement visits
Organize and facilitate group activities
Facilitate medical visits
Assist in constructing and implementing individual service plans for students
Participate in staff development training
Assist in organizing, scheduling, and leading a wide range of group activities and community service projects
Perform other duties as requested by the facility’s Residential Program Director