Job description

Job Title: MFH Childcare Specialist:
(Hourly; Non-Exempt Status)
Reports To: MFH Childcare Shift Supervisor & Operations Manager

Full-Time Hours: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 2 PM -10 PM

Pay: $15hr

Who we are:

Founded in 1988, by PISD school counselor Nancy Boyd, and educator Kay Goodman, what began as a 6-bed teen shelter has grown into a 48-bed multi-faceted agency that includes a children’s emergency shelter, three transitional living homes, free individual & family counseling services, street outreach, and a Youth Resource & Community Outreach Center.

Serving Collin & Dallas County and the majority of North Texas, the mission of City House is to provide emergency shelter, transitional residential living and street-outreach programs and services to at-risk children, youth and young adults (newborn to 24 years) who are in need due to abuse, neglect or homelessness, with a special focus on supporting the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.

City House embraces all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religious affiliations while promoting inclusivity, respect, civility, and kindness. We believe each child, youth and young adult in our care has an important gift and they too, are Here for a Reason. It is only through your sense of community and generosity that we serve these precious at-risk citizens.

Our vision of success is that every child, youth and young adult develops the confidence he or she needs to forward the betterment of their life while coping with personal crisis, uncertainty and circumstances not in their immediate control.

What We Do

Our vision of success is that every child, youth and young adult develops the confidence he or she needs to forward the betterment of their life especially while coping with difficult relationships and circumstances.

Our Core Values

Teamwork: We believe in protecting youth through a collaborative approach involving clients, staff, volunteers, and the community.

Diversity: We believe in empowering change using the strengths, talents, unique perspectives, and experiences of all those engaged in our mission.

Growth: We believe education, advocacy, and continuum of care are critical to transforming the lives of those working to overcome crisis and maximize their potential.

We Embrace Diversity

Our agency embraces all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religious affiliations while promoting inclusivity, respect, civility, and kindness. We believe each child, youth and young adult in our care has an important gift and they too, are Here for a Reason.

Summary/Objective:

Responsible for implementing the facility’s structured direct care for children programs and for providing an environment of consistent structure, guidance, and nurturance in the shelter.

Essential Functions:

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the children, as outlined in each child’s plan of service
• Have a working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, Normalcy, Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care
• Help provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence, trust, and felt safety
• Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, and academic growth of the children under their supervision
• Utilize a trauma-informed approach to improve children’s self-worth, learn effective problem-solving and daily living skills, as well as self-regulation

• Facilitate an environment that encourages children to practice resolving problems and living in a community environment
• Provide opportunities to set individual and group goals
• Facilitate discussions that encourage children to take part in group activities
• Provide continual recognition of children’s strengths and gradual successes
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of children and is attentive to creative changes in program

• Communicate information through various means to the other Direct Care Specialists regarding issues that may impact their shifts while working with the children
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and Program staff
• Provide transportation to children as needed.
• Monitor and coordinate children’s activities, behaviors and safety
• Administer prescription & non-prescription medication
• Emphasize safety of the children through supervision and awareness Supervise and participate in daily activities with children
• Maintain home-like environment, including living quarters, grounds and backyard area to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
• Report needed repairs to Operations Manager or appropriate staff
• Participate in training, staff meetings and supervisory conferences to develop and enhance childcare & trauma-informed skills
• Maintain client records, daily report sheets and serious incident reports as necessary
• Emphasize safety to keep injuries to a minimum
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

High School Degree or equivalent is required; some college or college degree is preferred Age 21 or older to meet the needs for the vehicle insurance

• Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a therapeutic/residential setting or related experience

• Valid Texas driver’s license with insurance and provide DPS proof of driving record acceptable to agency insurers for the past three (3) years

• Must submit to pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed

• Provide a required TB test, within last 60 days, showing employee is free of contagious TB

• Submit to a criminal background check, FBI background check, and Texas HHS background check as required by regulatory agencies

• Possess knowledge of issues related to child development, trauma, youth homelessness, abuse and neglect with at-risk children

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written; Effective organizational skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the community, as well as volunteers

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

• CPR, First Aid and Emergency Behavior Intervention certification must be current, or obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained as required by regulatory standards

• Sufficient good health to properly perform duties

• Employees that have infectious disease or skin lesions, will not be permitted to work for the duration of the communicabilityGeneral Agency Requirements:

• Immediately report any suspected abuse/neglect of a child
• Maintain Licensing credentials as required and attend agency training as needed
• Set high standard of professional, technical, personal conduct and competence for team
• Emphasize safety to keep employee injury to a minimum
• Minimum physical requirements
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
• Good depth perception
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift, carry, pull, climb and kneel with approximately 50% of time spent walking or standing
• Ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; in addition to differentiating tone and volumes in conversation
• Knowledge and use of Universal Precautions
• *All positions are funded through state and federal grants and are subject to termination if funding ceases

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with children who have experienced trauma?
• Can you work Monday-Friday from 2 PM - 10 PM?
• If hired, how soon can you start?
• If hired, can you attend mandatory in-person training the first week of November from 8 AM - 5:45 PM?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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