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Job Description
The Emergency Sanctuary Therapeutic Childcare Specialist reports to the Program Manager. Responsibilities will often be shared with trained volunteers. Paid staff will lead in decision-making, liaising with state partners, reporting, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Facilitate intake and discharge of children, partnering with State caseworkers per established protocol
- Ensure all children in placement are directly supervised at all times
- Ensure children receive Initial Health Screen from qualified medical partner and any urgent treatment needs are met; transporting and accompanying children to medical facility
- Ensure children are fed, bathed, clothed, rested, and provided with new or additional clothing and sundries; preparing meals and providing direct care
- At all times and regardless of child's displayed emotions or behaviors, act as a safe, accepting, nurturing adult; identify signs of distress and provide comfort and calming
- Engage children in play or recreational or learning activities as appropriate to their capacity and interest; take children on field trips to approved locations
- Complete all required paperwork, including daily logs, eating, activities, etc., and periodic reports to Program Manager
- Help with daily tasks of keeping a home clean, tidy, safe, warm, and welcoming
- Filling staffing needs at other work locations
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times
- Regular/reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
Qualifications
- Strong and visible commitment to the safety, health and well-being of children
- High school diploma or GED; AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of child development
- At least 21 years old
- One year minimum experience working directly with children; two years of social service education may substitute for one year of work experience
- Ability to think and act independently
- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a sense of humor
- Ability to communicate and work well with all types of people and positions, including children in placement, State staff and law enforcement personnel, and agency volunteers
- Ability to remain calm and supportive, and meet the emotional and physical needs of children of varying developmental stages, in an active environment.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license and the willingness and ability to safely transport children in agency van.
- Employees who have their own vehicles must be able to provide proof of auto insurance and may be required to use their own vehicle for work purposes on occasion
- Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings, overnights, and weekends
- Ability to continuously stand or walk
- Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds while standing, walking, going up and down stairs, squatting, twisting, etc.
Additional Information
Salary and BenefitsPay is $17.50-19.50/hour with a shift differential for nights and weekends. Generous personal leave and benefits package, including paid time off, health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401K plan, and sabbatical.
To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume highlighting what experience, skills, and/or personal characteristics qualify you for this position. Please indicate how you learned about this opening. No phone calls, please. Applications will be welcomed and reviewed until the position is filled.
Vacancy expired!