Group Home Worker

Tohono O'odham Nation • Sells, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, provides a safe, healthy, positive and productive environment for residents of the group home. Respects the rights of residents in the Group Home. The work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; most aspects of the work tasks are covered by detailed instructions or procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of O'odham traditions, language, history and culture.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Skill providing homemaker services, housekeeping, meal preparations, laundry, etc.
• Skill in providing bathing, dressing, and personal grooming.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and three years' work experience with children, seniors, or disabled, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities to include: cooking, cleaning, washing, dressing, and other related activities as assigned.
• Coordinate and attend medical appointments of the individuals serviced.
• Dispenses medication within established guidelines to residents as required.
• Performs activities related to maintaining the cleanliness of the home.
• Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures by the group home residents; disciplines residents and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior.
• Prepares and serves meals to residents.
• Maintains a log of behavioral activities of each resident according to established policies and procedures. Reviews previous shift logs for pertinent information.
• Participates in counseling or treatment of behavioral or physical disorders with residents as needed.
• Gives instructions to residents regarding desirable health and personal habits.
• Plans and leads recreational activities and participates or instructs residents in activities.
• Escorts and drives residents to/from designated activities and appointments.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending meetings, training, educational workshops, classes and conferences.
• Advises and assists in individual development efforts by identifying problems/issues and referring to supervisor.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Benefits

• Food Handler's Card
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• First Aid certification
• Criminal background check
• National FBI check
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Record check
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet tribal employer's insurance requirements to operate program vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED