Job Description
Job Description
Description :
This is a Dual Role Direct Care / Facility Manager (one Per shift)
This dual role will grow into the lead of each care staff per shift.
Hiring All Shifts :
Morning : 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm-Weekdays : M-Thu + Weekends : Fri-Sun
Swing : 2 : 30pm-11 : 00pm-Weekdays : M-Thu + Weekends : Fri-Sun
Night : 10 : 30pm-6 : 30am-Weekdays : M-Thu + Weekends : Fri-Sun
Facility Manager :
Reports to : Administrator Supervises : Direct Care Staff
The Facility Manager must be a minimum of 21 years of age and pass all background clearances.
Job Summary :
The Facility Manager handles the home’s daily operations, including program planning, grievances, supervision of Direct Care Staff, transportation, and any other duties while the Administrator is not present on the premises.
Responsibilities :
- Support the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the facility assigned.
- Apply the “Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard” to decisions involving the participation of youth in age or developmentally activities in accordance with rules, laws, and policies and procedures when the Administrator is not present.
- Train, support and in collaboration with the Administrator, guide and direct the care staff to ensure appropriate care and supervision is delivered to all assigned youth in
- Directly supervise youth as assigned.
- Oversee the daily schedule of activities.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures of Education For Life by self all direct care staff in the assigned facility.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
- Report to the Administrator and make recommendations for continuous quality improvements.
- All other duties as assigned by the Administrator.
Job Summary : The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the house’s daily operations as directed by the Facility Manager.
Education and Experience :
A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, or
A valid Child Development Teaching Permit, or
Demonstrate completion of 12 semester hours of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth, or A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours working with youth, or
A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that experience as a trade journey person, who instructs youth in vocational skills plus at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS, or
Previous employment as a full-time staff member, or volunteer service at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year, or
Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS.
Must clear a CCL, DOJ, and FBI fingerprint criminal background check
Must have a valid California Driver License and be insurable under the Agency Insurance carrier
Responsibilities :
Provide for the needs of youth served in a residential setting, including supervision and protection of youths at all timesAssists youths in working in a group and handling individual problemsAdminister positive discipline and set limits for behavior with trauma-informed standards.Note the youth’s progress, identify possible additional services, and communicate findings to professional staff.Provide access to core services and supports, daily activities.Report recommendations to Facility ManagerEngage and develop a rapport with youth from different backgrounds.Behavioral interventions for youths.Communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.Provide parental quality supervision and guidance to residents assigned to their group home.Responsible to provide structure, consistency, and safety for each youth.Assure the cleanliness, neatness, and maintenance of facility and surrounding grounds at all times.Know and abide by agency policiesDisallow youth to exchange clothing or items of personal property without approval.Requirements :
Education and Experience (Facility Manager) :
Have a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree.Two years of full-time experience, or equivalent, working with youth, or equivalent education or experience as determined by the CDSS, orTwo years’ experience as a member of the staff in an STRTP performing those duties.Must clear a CCL, DOJ, and FBI fingerprint criminal background checkMust have a valid California Driver License and be insurable under the Agency Insurance carrierEducation and Experience (Direct Care) :
A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, orA valid Child Development Teaching Permit, orDemonstrate completion of 12 semester hours of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth, or A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours working with youth, orA valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that experience as a trade journey person, who instructs youth in vocational skills plus at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS, orPrevious employment as a full-time staff member, or volunteer service at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year, orRelevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS.