Child Advocate Shift Lead

Job Summary

The Child Advocates provides primary care for the children in crisis care. The primary responsibility is to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment which fosters physical, emotional, social, personal, creative and language development in the children. This position supports the Child Advocate team in the afternoons and evenings in providing the above care by assisting with these duties and receptionist duties.

The Child Advocate II shall be at least 21 years of age and shall have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate. The Child Advocate II shall be responsible, mature individuals of reputable character who exercise sound judgment and show the ability to provide good care for children. It is preferable the Child Advocate II have a minimum of one year experience working with children in a day care or residential setting.

A valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurance are required. Additionally, the Child Advocate II must be able to pass required background screening, and physical.

• Responsible for reading, understanding, and implementing all agency polices
• Provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for the children and families under the licensing regulations
• Responsible for answering the door and phones, facilitating family visits with their children, and greeting volunteers
• Accept donations and assist in inventory process
• Prepare for and assist nurse practitioners in conducting well and sick child exams
• Administer medication to children
• Utilize service plans and behavior plans developed by the House Manager and/or Family Advocates to address the needs of the children
• Assist with maintaining a healthy environment and supervise personal hygiene of children
• Assist with management of children's activities and leisure time, as needed
• Assist in implementation of "Creative Curriculum and Developmentally Appropriate Practice"
• Assist children in school homework and activities, as needed
• Exercise agency approved discipline and guidance policies and techniques for the children of Isabel's House
• Assist with preparation of meals and snacks based on nutrition guidelines and serve "Family Style" meals
• Accurately complete required documentation for all children's records
• Engage in overall care of house, included but not limited to housekeeping and laundry; maintain appropriate documentation
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Provide a positive and warm environment for the children and families at Isabel's House
• Assist in maintaining child to staff ratio as needed
• Prepare for shift work; i.e. read files, read logs, check mailbox
• Transport children to and from school and/or activities

• Maintain healthy professional adult behavior with the children, families, co-workers and volunteers at all time
• Exercise sound judgment at all times
• Communicate effectively with all team members (written, oral, electronically)
• Role model healthy professional adult behavior and provide social guidance
• Provide appropriate guidance and management techniques for children
• Work under pressure and be flexible in a fast paced environment
• Work as a team player
• Problem solve under pressure and do multiple tasks
  
  Display creativity and initiative

• Complete agency required training on an annual and on-going basis including attending mandatory training
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings
• Work effectively with volunteers
• Support Nursery-Community relations
• Attend community events and conduct outreach

• Lift children weighing up to 50 pounds
• Health risks due to daily contact with children
• Work every other weekend
• Work other shifts when necessary

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 to $18.00 /hour