Direct Care Staff PM - St. PJ's Children's Home

Mission

The Mission of St. PJ's Children's Home is to be a safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and to accompany them on their journey to healing and wholeness, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect one child at a time.

Description

Work Days: Vary with 2 consecutive days off
Work Hours: PM 2 pm to 10 pm
Work Location: 919 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX 78210

Mission

The Mission of St. PJ's Children's Home is to be a safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and to accompany them on their journey to healing and wholeness, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect one child at a time.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a nurturing, therapeutic and safe environment by:
  • Establishing a consistent daily routine.
  • Planning and executing appropriate activities to decrease boredom and restlessness.
  • Assigning age-appropriate chores.
  • Maintaining living areas in a reasonable state of cleanliness and good order.
  • Maintaining adequate supplies for cleaning and other dorm-related items.
• Providing for the children’s physical needs by:
  • Recognizing signs and symptoms of illness, treating minor ailments, and seeking appropriate guidance from the shelter supervisor.
  • Filling prescriptions as needed; administering medications as prescribed by the child’s physician.
  • Helping children maintain clean, adequate, appropriate, and nice clothing and other personal items.
  • Teaching children personal grooming habits and nutritional values.
  • Submitting prompt, accurate documents such as serious incident reports, daily logs, accident reports, restraint reports, etc.
  • Submitting repair requests in a timely manner.
  • Transporting children when necessary.
• Counseling, teaching, and guiding children by:
  • Establishing a trusting relationship with mutual respect.
  • Listening to children with compassion and concern.
  • Praising and encouraging positive behavior and imposing consequences 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.
  • Being actively involved in each child’s education.
  • Being a positive leader in the shelter, at St. PJ’s, and in the community.
• Displaying appropriate boundaries and role modeling of adult interactions by:
  • Recognizing that children need to feel they are a part of a family, peer group, and the community.
  • Avoiding criticism of children’s families and friends.
  • Knowing when to refer questions and situations to the shelter supervisor and/or administrator.
  • Being a member of the child’s team by offering opinions and suggestions in a professional manner.
  • Aiding the shelter supervisor and team leader in logistical and administrative duties related to the shelter.
  • Ensuring compliance with the Therapeutic Intervention Plan (TIP).
  • Participating in all quality assurance activities and team meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 years of child care experience preferred.
  • Age: Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Valid driver license.
  • Valid vehicle insurance.
• Background Checks and Screenings:
  • Submit to a state and federal background check.
  • Child abuse and neglect registry check.
  • Tuberculosis screening.
• Physical Capabilities:
  • Physically capable of performing assigned tasks and having the skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and on a team.
  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in crisis situations.

Competencies

• De-escalation: Ability to sense a potential or occurring crisis or volatile situation and engage in a manner that reduces the intensity or conflict.
• Interpersonal Awareness: Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence in various settings and with a diverse population.
• Solution-Oriented: Ability to identify various challenges, think outside the box, be innovative, and formulate possible solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to actively and skillfully process and generate information and belief using a set of core skills – analysis, evaluation, inference, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning.
• Teamwork: Ability to listen and respond constructively with others fostering collaboration and team success.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds: Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
• Reaching above shoulder height: Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
• Reaching below shoulder height: Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)
• Sitting: Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)
• Standing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time)
• Walking: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time)
• Squatting: Rarely (less than on hour per week)
• Bending waist (forward or sideways): Constantly (2/3 or more of the time)
• Climbing: Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)
• Crawling: Rarely (less than on hour per week)
• Other: As required

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.).

Salary Description

16.00 + differential

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. PJ’s Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit The Archdiocese of San Antonio website at www.stpjhome.org. You must apply through the website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.

Other

This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.