Congregate Care Specialist

The selected candidate will oversee the care, development, and guidance of dependent, neglected, traumatized, and emotionally disturbed children at the Children's Center. The Congregate Care Specialist will create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for all children entering and exiting the Children's Center. The role involves conducting individual and group orientations, supervising youths, and participating in planning group and individual activities.

What You Will Do

The Congregate Care Specialist responsibilities will include but are not limited to: overseeing the care of children, creating a welcoming environment, conducting orientations, supervising youths, chaperoning and transporting youth, participating in planning activities, monitoring and supervising children, assisting with personal hygiene, intervening in crisis situations, conducting room inspections, and utilizing approved physical restraint techniques.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or youths in a congregate residential institution or non-secure detention facility. The candidate should be able to create a welcoming environment, intervene in crisis situations, and utilize approved physical restraint techniques. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience working with children or youths in a congregate residential institution or non-secure detention facility
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including 12 semester credits in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, nursing, or cultural anthropology
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to '1' or '2' above

Benefits

• Salary of $49,657.00
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission