Group Home Specialist - Weekends - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Fond du Lac County•Fond du Lac, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing care and supervision for juveniles in placement within a group home setting. The specialist will be responsible for implementing policies, managing daily logs, overseeing meals and chores, organizing activities, and acting as a liaison with external resources. The position requires ensuring resident safety, maintaining accurate records, and managing resident allowances and evaluations.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Provide care and supervision for all juveniles in placement.
Effectively and consistently implement all policies and house rules.
File runaway reports as necessary.
Keep track of appointments for residents, providing transportation as necessary.
Accurately maintain written daily log on each resident.
Oversee and prepare all meals, including menu planning for well-balanced meals.
Supervise all chore assignments and homework on a daily basis.
Assist residents as necessary during study hours.
Organize, coordinate and supervise outings and recreational activities.
Supervise periodic drug testing of residents.
Make purchases of food and other items as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of all disbursements, following agency procedures.
Intervene and mediate arguments and fights between residents.
Appropriately call law enforcement as necessary to maintain order and discipline within the facility.
Check and perform routine maintenance of runaway, smoke and heat alarms.
Carry and immediately respond to pager as necessary.
Act as liaison between facility and parents, school, police and other outside resources and the public.
Complete discharge summaries and change of placement forms.
Perform hourly bedchecks.
Keep track of supplies.
Determine weekly allowance for each resident.
Maintain individual evaluation sheets.
Get residents up at a proper time in the morning.