Residential Care Provider - (Dallas location) Wesley Inn - Monday-Friday evenings 5pm-11:30pm

Primary Function/Purpose

This position serves as “Direct Care” staff. Responsible for day-to-day oversight of resident’s daily care. Implementation of resident’s daily schedule including therapeutic outings and curriculum-based projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in working with children.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable and safe transportation for self.
• Maintain a working telephone or other reliable means of communication.
• Must maintain a current drivers’ license and favorable driving record as condition of employment.
• Must be willing to transport agency residents.
• Must have passed a negative Pre-Employment & Random drug testing (pd by JP).
• Must have passed a negative Pre-Employment TB test or chest x-ray (pd by JP).
• Must pass a pre-employment background check (including CBC, Texas Department of Public Safety’s criminal history database, DFPS Central Registry abuse/neglect and the FBI fingerprint if they have lived outside the state of Texas within the last five years).
• Must be of high moral, ethical and professional character.
• Ability to spend long periods of time standing, bending, stooping, and walking around the facility supervising the activities and movement of staff and children.
• Able to climb stairs repeatedly.
• Able to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to manage and work effectively with staff and co-workers.
• Mature judgment and an ability to act in an independent, responsible manner in all matters relating to the care and safety of children.
• Able to engage and effectively communicate with people from diverse cultures and communities, as well as from different groups, including children, their parents, agency colleagues, Child Protective Services, staff, support staff members, supervisors, administrators, and people from the legal and judicial system.
• Present a good public presence.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of computer programs and databases including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Publisher), Internet Explorer, and Kaleidacare.
• Must have working knowledge of Internet and ability to correspond via e-mail.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent telephone etiquette skills.
• Ability to present the organization in a professional image.
• Ability to speak with self confidence.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines for agency.
• Ability to work as a team player and work effectively with other agency employees, outside visitors, and volunteers.
• Ability to mentor staff supervising the behaviors required to complete job requirements in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to adopt plans for changing needs must be flexible.

Description Of The Working Environment

Work assignments are inside and outside.

I have read and understand the description of the attached job for Residential Care Provider and agree to carry out these duties. I agree that I will present myself in a professional and appropriate manner through my appearance, verbalizations and physical conduct while on duty. I agree to complete my duties in a pro-active, enthusiastic and professional manner. Furthermore, I understand that a violation of any policy or procedure of Kid Net Foundation/dba Jonathan’s Place or TDFPS Minimum Standards may constitute the dismissal/termination of my employment. Random drug testing is done by employer.