Shelter Associate, CAC P/T

JAFCO•Sunrise, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Associate provides direct care for children in the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Emergency Shelter. The role supports children’s physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs in a home-like environment and maintains a safe, structured, nurturing setting. The associate integrates the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into daily practices and interactions, while following agency procedures and directions from medical personnel and supervisors. This is a part-time position located at the JAFCO Ability Center in Sunrise, Florida. The salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with children with disabilities in a group setting.
Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; specified as a full-time requirement in the posting.
Successful completion of and demonstrated implementation of behavior training.
Availability to work nights and weekends.
CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety certifications.
Ability to become PCM certified.
Physically capable of safely driving an automobile.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; stoop, bend, and kneel; stand or walk for up to four hours; and participate in continuous activity with children.
Ability to participate in and complete PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification (Professional Crisis Management).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide for children’s physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs in a home-like environment.
Manage behaviors using agency policies and procedures.
Ensure children’s medical needs are met as directed by medical personnel.
Prepare or arrange daily meals and snacks, and assist with feeding as directed.
Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
Integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into procedures, practices, and daily interactions.
Coordinate and assist with developing and supervising children’s activity schedules.
Coordinate or assist with transportation to extracurricular activities.
Accompany and engage children in activities.
Ensure proper hygiene routines.
Distribute medication and document it appropriately.
Attend required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.