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Position Summary:

This is a non-exempt position that is responsible for the safe transportation of minors in care to all appointments including but not limited to; medical, dental, family reunifications, religious services, court hearings, and attorney’s offices. When not transporting minors in care, will also serve as a Youth Care Worker and provide line of sight supervision to minors in care. The program operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and activities are completed in accordance with agency policy and procedures, Office of Refugee Resettlement, federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards, other regulatory guidelines and tenants of the Catholic Faith. The incumbent in this position demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervision

• Oversees and manages the care, safety, and well-being of each minor.
• Maintains “line of sight and sound” supervision at all times and when applicable, provide one on one supervision.
• Ensures that ratio is maintained at all times.
• Log headcounts every 15-minutes and document changes to headcount.
• Physically count minors when transitioning throughout the shelter.
• Ensures all minors are accounted for at all times while off premises. (i.e. field trips, appointments, etc.)

Travel

Local Travel

• Transport minors safely to appointments including but not limited to; medical, dental, religious services, field trips, court hearings and attorney’s offices utilizing agency vehicles.
• Upon return, provide staff with necessary documentation

Out of Town Travel

• Overnight and out of town travel with minors is required for reunification or transfers.
• If traveling by air, at the departure airport, checks in the minor at the ticket counter with a copy of proper identification.
• Verify, confirm, and release the minor to the sponsor at the identified location.
• Follow up with Program Director or Designee if minor is unable to released.

Intake and Discharge * Assist with intake and discharge process.Service Delivery

• Weekly facilitates two telephone calls (10 minutes each) to safe family members and/or sponsors in a private setting.
• Facilitates regular contact with safe family members or other support systems through letters and program visits.
• Participates in a family style meal with the minors, except when age or special dietary restrictions dictates differences.
• Report unusual behavior in required form.
• Complete Shift Summary prior to the end of the shift.
• Daily conduct random room checks using the required form and report findings to supervisors.
• Daily document recreational activities and religious services for each minor.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participates with ongoing safety inspections
• Participates monthly in the fire drill
• Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
• Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.

Additional Duties:

• Participates in all related trainings, in-services, and staff meetings as required by COA and funding /licensing sources.
• Incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and provides transportation utilizing agency vans and supervision when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, stretch, squat, kneel, push, pull, and sit

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Be at least 25 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and 3 years of clean driving record history or less than 6 points in their license within the last 3 year
• Bilingual – English/Spanish required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.08 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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