Residential Care Provider - (Dallas location) Wesley Inn - Saturday and Sunday Morning Shift 8a-5p

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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with TDFPS Minimum Standards and General Residential Operation Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure General Residential Operation (GRO) is following Licensing and Contract requirements and General Residential Operation (GRO) Policies and Procedures.
• Report promptly at the start of the assigned shift and remain on shift prepared to provide supervision of children and RCPs, as required by emergencies.
• Know and enforce House procedures ensuring that the hourly activities/operations of childcare functions are being carried out in compliance with licensing standards, contracts, and General Residential Operation (GRO) policies and procedures.
• Always maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of resident information.
• Responsible for own personal safety, your staff, your co-workers, and others that might enter your work area.
• Report all maintenance requests to Program Manager.
• Participate in shift meetings and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Assist in household laundry of linens, children’s clothing and routine cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, and living areas.
• Ensure Residents adheres to Housekeeping Duties Check List.
• Conduct proper shift change procedures, sharing with incoming childcare provider’s information about each child’s activities during previous shift and any verbal or written information or instructions given by other professionals.
• Absorb and train new RCPs.
• Communicate any/all staffing concerns to Program Manager.
• Communicate any/all volunteer concerns to Program Manager.
• Communicate any/all resident concerns to Program Manager.
• Monitor residents throughout shift for illness or changes in health conditions and promptly report to RCP Supervisor.
• Be aware of the residents’ habits, interests, and any special needs.
• Positively reinforce resident’s efforts and accomplishments.
• Implement resident’s service plans.
• Ensure daily progress notes are completed in a timely manner using ExtendedReach.
• Absorb and train new volunteers.
• Ensure all volunteers sign-in daily.
• Ensure all volunteers and wear nametags while on duty.
• Dress attire should be appropriate to position and in accordance with JP’s Employee Handbook.
• Assist with transporting children to activities and/or medical appointments.
• (As applicable)
• Record supply and grocery need, on appropriate form, and submit it to Program Manager.
• Cook and serve meals to residents.
• Coordinate daily care of residents with Program Manager.
• Ensure at the start of your shift that you know which residents you are responsible for documentation.
• Ensure that resident’s daily schedule/routine and any on-going activity is followed and check with Program Manager before any adjustment is made.
• Ensure residents can play outdoors daily (weather permitting) or in the activities center.
• Ensure logs are set up and completed daily for each resident in a timely manner (i.e. Medication Log, Visitation Log, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate (child safe) storage of cleaning products.
• Oversee safety and organization of outdoor play areas and equipment, before and after use.
• Ensure residents eat meals and snacks prepared by the Food Service Manager, unless other arrangements have been made.
• Ensure sanitary disposal of diapers, food and other products.
• Ensure trash cans are emptied and taken to trash dumpster prior to leaving shift (indoor and outdoor) and put a trash bag liner in the trash can.
• Ensure clothing closets and other storage areas in the cottage are kept organized and well maintained.
• Ensure adequate clothing and other items are secured for residents as needed in a timely manner.
• Provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure each resident’s safety and well-being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of each resident’s on-going activity.
• Be able to intervene when necessary to ensure each resident’s safety.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programs and databases including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Publisher), Internet Explorer, and Kaleidacare.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Submit office supply list to Program Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Obtain 25 hours of CEU’s – Annually
• Complete pre-employment of 40 supervised observation hours if no childcare experience within the past year.
• Emergency Behavior Intervention Training – Bi-Annually (8 hours every 180 days)
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Renew prior to expiration date)
• Transporting Children Safely in Child Care (2.0 hours)
• Pre-Employment Orientation (8 hours)
• Pre-Employment General Pre-service (8 hours)
• Pre-Employment Emergency Behavior Intervention Training (8 hours)

Additional Information

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.