Job Information
The Salvation Army Lead Caregiver Sally's House in Spokane, Washington
Description
DEPARTMENT: SALLY’S HOUSE
POSITION TITLE: LEAD CAREGIVER
STATUS: PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISOR: SALLY’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Lead Caregiver, as directed by Program Management, supervises all staff and children on shift to help ensure the needs of the department are met. Some work includes during Holidays.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED
Five years of successful experience working with children and management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
At least twenty-one years old
Work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Pass a DCYF criminal background check and a Salvation Army background check
Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening
Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing
CPR/First Aid training
Blood borne pathogen/HIV training
De-escalation and restraint training
Food Handlers permit
Child Safety Training
HIPAA Training
May be required to drive TSA fleet vehicles and if so:
Have valid WA Driver License, pass a Motor Vehicle background check and driver training
Attend monthly staff meeting and trainings
Attendance & participation in bi-weekly lead meetings
Training Tracks – required readings & reports for one year
Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds
Able to auditory and visual supervision of children
Able to verbally and physically interact with the children in care
High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
Plan and implement a high quality, age appropriate program meeting the needs of children in care
Communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration
Possess problem-solving prowess
Be emotionally mature and stable; ability to effectively problem solve
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage children’s transportation needs; HEART program, bus schedules and other arrangements
Administer progressive discipline action to employees when required
Oversee children’s behavior management program
Ensure the safety of all children in care
Ensure facility security; keep windows and doors locked and reporting any security concerns
Submit repair requests to the Program Manager and Maintenance Coordinator.
Conduct monthly fire drills (on a rotation basis)
Oversee staff schedules, time sheet procedures, and breaks; maintain proper ratio requirements
Ensure compliance with WAC’s and contract requirements for safety, ratios, etc.
Prepare and present information on required training topics at all staff meetings
Complete all intake and discharge paperwork for your shift as required by policy
Maintain documentation of privileged communications with caseworkers, other agencies
Administer medications to children and document daily
Ensure compliance with Child Safety; Report abuse allegations to CPS and The Salvation Army
Ensure protection of sensitive and confidential information; compliance with HIPPA
Manage appointments and visitations for children in care
Oversee employees, curriculum, homework and activities during assigned shift
Function as a team member
Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the policies and procedures handbook
Follow all Child Safety policies and procedures
Communicate program needs & children’s needs to supervisors
Directly supervise children in care providing consistency and structure; document daily activities
Lead/participate in bathing, meals, sports, learning, swimming, field trips & tutoring activities
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for the children; offer guidance as needed
Assist the children in identifying and meeting their physical needs
Clean the facility when needed
Do laundry when needed
Assist with snow removal when necessary
Serve food to the children at meal times and snack times
Report allegations of abuse/neglect to a supervisor and to CPS within 24 hours
Make sure that the facility remains secure by keeping windows and doors locked and by reporting any security concerns
Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers
Assist employees and interns with understanding program, policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, automobile doors, and reach overhead
Operate a telephone
Operate a desktop computer
Access and produce information from a computer
Understand written information
Regularly lift and carry 25-40 pounds; install/remove infant/child car seats for example
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Bloodborne Pathogens: Novice
CPR/AED: Novice
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Food Handler's Card
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
