Caregiver - Sally's House

Job Title: FT Caregiver – Sally's House

Location:
The Salvation Army Southern California

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.

Caregivers working in Sally's House are caring for children in emergency situations, 2 to 12 years of age, removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or criminal activity. They provide a caring, safe, and loving home for up to 20 children at one time.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of successful experience working with children

• At least 21 years old
• Skills and abilities
  
  to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to pass a DSHS criminal background check and a Salvation Army Child Safety background check
• Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening
• Emotionally mature and stable to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing
• CPR/First Aid training
• Blood borne pathogen/HIV training
• De‑escalation and restraint training
• TB test
• Food Handlers permit
• Child Safety Training
• Monthly staff meeting attendance & trainings
• Training Tracks – required readings & reports for one year
• Uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Capable of auditory and visual supervision of children
• Verbal and physical interaction with children in care
• Shifts include holidays and occasional on‑call coverage
• High standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

• Function as a team member
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the handbook
• Follow all Child Safety policies and procedures
• Communicate program needs & children’s needs to supervisors
• Directly supervise children in care
• Provide consistency and structure
• Lead & participate in children’s daily activities, including bathing, meals, sports, learning, swimming, field trips & tutoring
• Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor
• Document children’s daily activities
• Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors
• Assist children in identifying and meeting physical needs
• Follow discipline guidelines, including behavior management program
• Offer guidance to children as needed
• Clean the facility when needed
• Do laundry when needed
• Assist with snow removal when necessary
• Serve food to children at meal & snack times
• Report allegations of abuse/neglect to a supervisor and CPS within 24 hours
• Ensure facility security – lock windows and doors, report concerns
• Contribute to positive morale
• Build professional relationships with coworkers
• Support new employees and practicum students
• Assist children in attending appointments and school by riding along or walking
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist intermittently or continuously
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, drawers, doors, and reach overhead
• Operate telephone, desktop computer, produce information from computer
• Understand written information
• Lift and carry 25‑40 pounds regularly (e.g., moving infant/child car seats)

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and does not impose undue hardship.

A generous benefits package is included with full‑time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Low bi‑weekly premiums for employee‑only coverage;
  Kaiser HMO or Anthem EPO/PPO depending on location; voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost;
  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO
• Employer‑paid life insurance; voluntary supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability plans available
• Employer‑funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution) 50% vested after 5 years; employee‑funded voluntary 403(b) option
• Parental Leave – 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events
• Sick Leave – 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible after 3 months service
• Paid Vacation – Two weeks annually for non‑exempt positions, four weeks for exempt positions; accrued after 6 months
• Paid Holidays – 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.