EOC Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House

About the role

The Program Operations Specialist works in Evangeline’s House to provide temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings
• Train Tracts – required readings & reports for one year
• Work well within a team
• Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors
• Directly supervise youth in care
• Communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration
• Lead, participate in the client’s daily activities including, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring
• Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor
• Document client’s daily activities
• Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care
• Implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint)
• Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines
• Offer guidance to the youth as needed
• Clean the facility when needed
• Do laundry when needed
• Affix snow removal when necessary
• Serve food to the youth at meal times, as well as provide snacks throughout the day
• Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns
• Contribute to a positive morale in the program
• Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers
• Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking)

Requirements

• 21 years of age
• Pass a Criminal Background Check
• Pass a DSHS Background Check
• Emotionally mature and stable to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing
• CPR/First Aid training
• Blood borne pathogen/HIV training
• De-escalation and restraint training
• Recent negative TB test
• Food Handlers permit
• Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
• Available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week; some Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of successful experience working with youth