Team Lead -Youth Caregiver

Children's Home Network•Bartow, FL

11d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Team Lead Caregiver assists the Program Manager to ensure the cottage environment is structured, safe, productive, and meets programmatic standards. The Team Lead acts as the shift supervisor when the supervisor is not present and assists with the management of the Cottage, providing quality care and services to youth

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, ABA, special education or a related area of study; or a High School Diploma and a commitment to obtain behavioral health technician certification or 40hr RBT training within 12 months.
Two years’ experience as a caregiver in a residential setting.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
First Aid and CPR Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of new hire date (classes available onsite).
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening.

Responsibilities

Works within the framework of the philosophy, function and personnel practices of The Children’s Home Network.
Assists Supervisor in overseeing daily operation and delivery of high quality services to youth residing in the program.
Acts as Shift Supervisor for cottage when supervisor not present and assists with feedback and coaching to direct reports to assist them with job proficiency and effectiveness.
Follow all established protocol for housekeeping, chores, routines, cleaning and home maintenance in order to ensure cottage quality standards are met.
Demonstrates and supports staff proficiency in application de-escalation techniques.
Teach, coach, supervise youth in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime, and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping and maintenance, meals, recreational activities, academics, and activities on and off campus. In addition, oversees the common areas are well maintained and items needing maintenance are addressed in accordance with procedure to ensure timely repairs, to include emergency protocol when applicable.
Perform, collect information for, and ensure completion of the documentation of 15 minute checks, medication administrations, completion of NX/MyEvolve documentation, medical, shift accountability checklists, log books, event logs, and other documents not listed. In order to provide accountability and safety for the youth served
Provides or arranges program required services in a manner that is sensitive to age, culture, religion, dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other important individual needs of each child/youth.
Facilitate and implement milieu services to teach children/youth, goal setting, problem resolution, educational activities, social skills development, employability skills, anger management, crisis management, group, independent living skills, and other programs as needed or assigned.
Assists the Cottage Supervisor in monitoring, implementing and evaluating cottage systems and programming.
Assists the supervisor in training new youth caregiver staff.
Assists in ensuring that caregivers integrate the clients’ history, and clinical recommendations into the milieu.
Complies with CHN requirements for vehicle use documentation and maintenance.
Ensures campus routines are followed and planned activities are participated in.
Provides transportation in agency vehicles in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Abides by all Florida state highway and local traffic laws. Demonstrate consistency and proficiency in the regular utilization of agency vehicle log as required by policy and procedures.
Respond as directed to campus emergencies or designated locations for crisis or natural disaster.
Attend specialized training and staff/treatment team meetings as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.