Operations Floater

Child Saving Institute • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Child Saving Institute is seeking an Operations Floater to provide flexible staffing support across Residential Services, PMIC, Triage Center, and Childcare Services. The role supports the safety, supervision, development, and well-being of children and youth while helping maintain continuity of care and program operations. The Operations Floater adapts to varied settings, provides direct care, supports placement and assessment processes, facilitates positive youth development, and collaborates with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• One year of experience working with children, youth, families, or within community service programs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required background checks, abuse/neglect registry screenings, criminal history checks, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to complete required agency training and certification requirements.
• Ability to work with youth experiencing crisis, trauma, behavioral challenges, or emotional disorders.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and trauma-informed care principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, youth, families, and team members.
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Calm, professional demeanor and sound judgment during crisis situations.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a variety of program settings.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining positive working relationships across teams.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families in childcare, residential treatment, behavioral health, child welfare, crisis intervention, or related human services settings.
• Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and care for children and adolescents.
• Maintain safe, structured, and trauma-informed environments.
• Assist with activities of daily living, recreation, education, transportation, and community integration.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to emotional, behavioral, and crisis situations.
• Supervise and care for children and youth awaiting placement.
• Support assessments, services, and placement transitions as needed.
• Advocate for the safety, well-being, and best interests of children and families.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care and supervision for infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and school-age children.
• Plan and facilitate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Collaborate with residential and childcare staff, clinicians, educators, child welfare professionals, medical providers, law enforcement personnel, and community partners.
• Support staffing needs across CSI programs as assigned.
• Maintain required documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick accruals starting day one.
• 401(k) matching up to 5%, fully vested right away.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted on-site childcare tuition.
• Birthing leave of up to 6 weeks at full pay and non-birthing leave of up to 2 weeks at full pay.
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking culture and positively influence young lives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED