PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide care and supervision to residents living in the group home over the weekend and as needed in the absence of the full-time staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Supervise the residents living in the home.
2. Supervise the general maintenance of the house and grounds.
3. Assist youth with the preparation of nutritiously balanced meals.
4. Handle any emergencies that should arise and contact the proper authorities and group home director or on-call staff.
5. Carry out general schedules or special activities that may have been arranged by the group home director.
6. Provide transportation as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
7. Give written reports to full-time staff/group home director on the operation of the house, behavior of residents and any unusual event that may have occurred during their absence.
8. Provide personal hygiene supplies (towels, washcloths, pillows, etc.) as needed.
9. Report broken items to the group home director.
10. No company or visitors are allowed while on duty. The staff's responsibility is to the residents.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
1. Must be capable of supervising a group of youth for a brief period of time and able to handle any emergency that should arise within the home or with the residents.
2. Must be culturally sensitive to different ethnic groups.
SKILLS / ABILITIES:
1. Ability to relate compassionately, non-judgmentally, and professionally to refugee minors from other countries.
2. Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
3. Ability to follow directions, but also make sound independent decisions.
4. Must be flexible enough to work various shifts.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current and valid Mississippi Driver’s license and driving record that will not incur increased
insurance rates.
AGENCY COMPLIANCE:
- Refer to and complies with the CCI Policy and Procedural Manuals in every part of their job.
- Attend individual supervision, staff meetings, staff training, and other meetings required.
- Enter all client activity/services daily into the agency-client database, if applicable.
- Maintain all required documents in a current and orderly manner.
- Submit all reports accurately and in a timely manner per due dates.
- Adhere to all confidentiality policies, maintaining a high-level standard of confidentiality.
- Maintain a valid driver's license, proof of required automobile insurance, and Child Protection requirements per policy.
- Represent the agency at events/functions as assigned.
- Always alert to the physical/mental condition of clients/children and report any suspicious situations to the person in authority.
- Must work within standards of the agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures.
- Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all people with dignity and respect.
- Performs other duties assigned and deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the agency.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to read, write, and speak English
2. Average verbal and written communication skills.
3. Must have access to and be able to drive a vehicle day or night.
5. Must be physically alert, stable and able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to work with and socialize with youth and staff members from diverse backgrounds and other countries.
7. Must demonstrate maturity and flexibility in stressful and emotionally demanding situations.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Must continue to receive a satisfactory rating on the annual performance evaluation.
