Direct Care (Night Staff) - Group Home

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking Direct Care Staff for our Night Shift at the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role you would be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. You will join a team of dedicated individuals who oversee the welfare for an assigned group of at-risk youth.

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this excited opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all children on your cottage throughout the night
• Remain awake and alert throughout your shift
• Serve as the Caregiver during the night shift
• Perform bed checks on regular intervals throughout the night
• Maintain an activity log
• Assist residents when they awake during the night
• Set the table with breakfast items in the morning
• Awake residents at the assigned times in the morning
• Walk the residents who attend the on-campus school to their classroom on school days
• Ensure residents who attend public school get on the school bus

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work as a team member and accept supervision.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and extensive background checks.
• Must be physically capable of performing all job duties.
• Must be able to perform basic housekeeping duties and prepare meals.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with a caring approach.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• *Free housing/utilities/wi-fi/cable as available, or a $1000 monthly stipend.
• 100% paid medical insurance and free life insurance policy, or a $600 monthly stipend.
• Paid personal days
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Employee referral bonuses
• Foster Parent referral bonuses
• Optional insurance plans
• Retirement plan
• Meals provided while on duty

Work Schedule:

• 5 days on with 2 days off; every third week it is 4 days on with 3 days off. (Additional days may be required during long school breaks, such as during the summer months and winter break.)
• Shift is from 10:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Salary Information:

$25,000 - $28,600 per year depending on the level of education attained.

Why Smoky Mountain Children's Home?

For more than 100 years, Smoky Mountain Children's Home has been meeting the needs of at-risk youth. We provide exceptional care for at-risk children and teens through our Residential, Foster Care, and Adoption programs. Through family counseling, individual therapy, educational opportunities and structured group living, the Smoky Mountain Children's Home provides a continuum of care tailored for each resident's need. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows residents to discover their talents and build on their strengths. This is accomplished by the excellent care of a trained staff and provides each resident the opportunity to overcome the circumstances of their past, while exploring a world of opportunity for their future.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.