PT Caregiver (Residential Foster Care) - Sally's House

Salvation Army Careers•Spokane, WA

About The Position

Caregivers at Sally’s House care for children ages 2 to 12 who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or criminal activity. They provide a caring, safe, and supportive home for up to 20 children at a time. The role includes directly supervising children, providing consistency and structure, and participating in daily activities and care. Sally’s House operates 365 days per year, and employees are required to work holidays and be available on-call to cover other shifts during the week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of successful experience working with children.
Be at least 21 years old.
Ability to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Pass a DSHS criminal background check and a Salvation Army Child Safety background check.
Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening.
Be emotionally mature and stable to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing.
Complete CPR/First Aid training, blood-borne pathogen/HIV training, de-escalation and restraint training, TB testing, Child Safety Training, required Training Tracks readings and reports for one year, and attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
Hold a Food Handler’s permit.
Have uninhibited physical mobility, including bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Be capable of auditory and visual supervision of children and verbally and physically interacting with them.
Maintain high personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness.
Work holidays and be available on-call to cover other shifts during the week.
Meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, operating a telephone and desktop computer, accessing and producing computer information, and understanding written information.
Lift and carry 25–40 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Work as a team member and follow the policies and procedures handbook and all Child Safety policies and procedures.
Communicate program and children’s needs to supervisors.
Directly supervise children in care and provide consistency and structure.
Lead and participate in children’s daily activities, including bathing, meals, sports, learning activities, swimming, field trips, and tutoring.
Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.
Document children’s daily activities.
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors.
Assist children in identifying and meeting their physical needs.
Follow child-discipline guidelines, including properly implementing the behavior management program, and offer guidance as needed.
Clean the facility and do laundry when needed; assist with snow removal when necessary.
Serve food to children at meals and snack times.
Report allegations of abuse or neglect to a supervisor and CPS within 24 hours.
Keep windows and doors locked, report security concerns, and help ensure the facility remains secure.
Contribute to positive program morale and develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers.
Support new employees and practicum students in understanding the program, policies, and procedures.
Assist children with appointments and school as needed by riding along or walking them to destinations.
Perform other duties as assigned.