POSITION DESCRIPTION 2nd Shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm) Position Title : Cottage Support Staff Classification : Non-Exempt Reports To: Cottage Supervisor Supervises: No Essential Staff? Yes. Essential staff must remain on duty to supervise youth and ensure safe campus operations in the event of call-offs, late arrivals, crises or inclement weather. POSITION SUMMARY Cottage Support Staff assist with the creation and facilitation of the daily plan of activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Cottage Support Staff are responsible for providing compassion, structure, care and guidance within a cottage setting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES · Supervises youth at all times by overseeing daily routine of cottage living. · Works with other team members to contribute to youth programming and service goals. · Completes all incident and shift reports. · Ensures cottage compliance with regulations and other program requirements. · Is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents and property. · Responds to crisis and emergency situations. · Makes individual headcount checks and bed checks of cottages. · Ensures security systems are functioning properly and follows procedure to respond to alarms. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Education, experience, etc.) · Be at least 21 years old. · Have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent. · Have previous experience in child welfare, youth work, child care or related field, preferably · Performs primarily light work in a climate-controlled residential setting with frequent outdoor supervision. · Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position: o Occasionally perform light work by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds without assistance. o Move about on foot to complete tasks and move from one location to another. o Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs, and stand regularly. o Have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures and data, to view a computer monitor and operate typical office equipment. o Have manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate objects. o Be subjected to occasional noise that would cause one to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. o Be able to respond to a crisis situation and participate in physical interventions and tolerate prolonged periods of physical exertion which may include exhaustion. · Demonstrates a commitment to achieving a standard of excellence with procedures and outcomes. · Communicates effectively by balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and influencing others. · Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills by being helpful, accountable, respectful and approachable. BETHANY CHILDREN’S HOME Program and Position Summary PROGRAM SUMMARY Bethany Children’s Home provides individualized services to youth between the ages of 6 and 20 in a residential home setting on our beautiful rural campus located in Womelsdorf. Youth have opportunities to participate in a variety of therapeutic, spiritual, recreational and cultural services while they heal from past traumas. EXPECTED STANDARDS FOR ALL BETHANY TEAM MEMBERS All Bethany Team Members must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to meet the diverse needs, level of care, supervision, safety, and wellbeing of youth in Bethany’s service. All Team Members share in the responsibility of upholding Department of Human Services Regulations and Bethany program expectations including: · Adhering to all policies and procedures. · Performing all expected work responsibilities in a safe manner. · Treating all children, families and Team Members with respect and courtesy. · Completing and maintaining all mandated and required training within required agency timeframes. · Maintaining timely compliance with all established agency standards and employment documentation. · Acting in compliance with Department of Human Services regulations to the highest degree of ethical standards. · Maintaining a clean, safe and functional working environment. · Providing services in a manner that are sensitive to the age, culture, religion, dietary needs, sexual orientation, gender identity and other important individual needs of those in our service. · Ensuring proper physical care is provided to those in our service. · Ensuring new clothing and personal grooming items are provided. · Implementing strategies to discourage runaways and unauthorized absences. · Informing all youth of his/her rights and ensuring that those rights are obtained. · Carrying out the program’s rules and conduct standards with a positive, strength-based behavior management approach. · Providing transportation to and from campus appointments. · Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator per operational needs. ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE Bethany programs serve an at-risk population referred by county Children and Youth Services or Juvenile Probation. Children and youth served may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, exposure to addictive substances and trafficking. Team Members, as a collective whole, are expected to have working knowledge of how to address such individuals directly and assist them through treatment, or refer them to someone who is qualified. Team Members are expected to have the knowledge and skills to recognize, treat or refer to appropriate professionals the following: · Abide by mandated reporting requirements. · Systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change, apply accepted criteria for the diagnosis of substance use disorder or other detrimental addictions or behaviors. · Recognize when a youth is under the influence of a psychoactive substance, intoxicated, and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms. · Monitor for danger to self or others. · Document mental health concerns. · Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities. · Form mutually agreed-upon, measurable goals and objectives with the individual being served. · Demonstrate and adhere to the accepted ethical and behavioral standard of conduct. · Participate in continuing professional development. Pay: $21.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person
Salary: $21 an hour
Employment Type: ["Full-time"]
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