Residential Child & Youth Care Provider- Full Time

Description

The Children's Shelter provides emergency shelter to children and youth unable to remain at home due to safety concerns, primarily impacted by abuse and or neglect. Children range in age from birth-- seventeen, and reside in a small group living environment. Being able to nurture relationships, maintain boundaries and be willing to grow personally and professionally are required for employment in this accredited facility. Hours of positions vary from evenings and weekends to swing shifts. Full time positions include benefits; relief positions are also available.

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing supervision and oversight to children and youth in care; ensure consistency and structure to the residents by following policy and procedure;Facilitate life skills group daily; assist residents in practicing skills and tasks;Utilize lesson planning to schedule activities based on the needs and interests of the children
Complete documentation as required by licensing, acrreditation, funding sources daily

Facilitate medical appointments, school attendance, tutoring, as needed
Participate in team and staff training weekly
Be an active participant in program's growth and development; Address concerns and feelings in healthy fashion to provide role models for residents; demonstrate patience and professional objectivity in dealing with the emotional and behavioral challenges of our trauma impacted children and youth.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Experience working with children/youth in residential settings
Current, valid driver's license and eligible to meet Salvation Army Driver Eligibilty standards
Free of communicable diseases and able to provide visual and auditory oversight
Must be able to pass criminal records background check
Must be 21 years of age; emotionally mature and stable; demonstrate good communication skills
Able to physically restrain a large child if needed

Application Instructions

Apply in person at 101 West Linwood, KCMO 64111 between 9-5p Monday- Friday, attention Marlene; OR send resume to marlene_smith@usc.salvationarmy.org