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The Residential Care Provider is responsible for but is not limited to providing quality care and serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the emergency shelter. This person will assist the organization in achieving our mission of enhancing the stability and nurturing opportunities of families caring for children with special needs. The Residential Care Provider works to ensure that each child receives the proper care and guidance while providing safety, comfort and assisting them with their basic living skills. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Overseeing children assigned with creative play, homework, attending church with children and other community activities and events. 

− Assisting children maintain clean, adequate, and appropriate clothing and other personal items. 

− Teaching children personal grooming habits and nutritional values. 

− Establishing a trusting relationship with children through mutual respect. 

− Listening to children with compassion and concern. 

− Using praise and encouragement for positive behavior and consequences (natural or imposed) for inappropriate behavior. 

− Providing support and affection for a child when needed. 

− Challenging each child through innovative techniques to achieve their maximum potential and develop inner strength. 

− Responding promptly to children’s needs and managing difficult or emotional situations. 

− Focusing on de-escalation techniques and trauma informed care. 

− Reporting all incidents/emergencies to Supervisor and/or on-call staff member. 

− Submitting prompt, accurate documents such as serious incident reports, daily logs, accident reports, restraint reports, etc. 

− Transporting children to visits, planned activities, school, and necessary medical appointments. 

- Completes required training in a timely manner to remain in compliance with licensing requirements and agency policies. 

− Ensures that Respite Care's Licensing requirements are met, and where possible, exceeded. 

− Creates a welcoming and supportive environment to increase team member retention and overall satisfaction. 

− Communicates new ideas and/or innovations that improve efficiency in the workplace. 

− Utilizes resources in a positive manner and creates ways to improve financial support. 

− Contributes to the developmental progress of children in our care. 

− Actively supports program capacity goals to serve as many children as capacity allows. 

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass all background checks
• Ability to attend 40 hours of paid new hire orientation training
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Benefits Offered

• Paid holidays
• 30+days in paid time off the first year 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Offered
• $15,000 Life Insurance Plan paid by Employer
• Retirement Contribution of up to 3% match on gross annual salary 
• 50% Discount for Onsite Childcare 
• Additional discounts possible for Onsite Childcare based on household income
• Tuition Reimbursement