Child Care Specialist HOURLY

BOYSVILLE INC; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BOYSVILLE INC in Wyoming, Ohio, seeks dedicated individuals for care roles, providing supervision and support for residents aged 0-17.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a focus on building relationships and promoting a positive environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, managing daily activities, and ensuring safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1 to 2 years relevant experience.
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residents ages 0-17 years.
• Supervise by monitoring the living environment.
• Prepare nutritional meals according to USDA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Boysville, Inc. – Converse, TX 78109, Position Type: Full‑Time/Part‑Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish a regular daily routine.
• Provide care for residents ages 0‑17 years.
• Provide 24/7 supervision of residents, including recreation, mealtime, play, and overnight.
• Supervise by monitoring the living environment, setting and maintaining boundaries, and monitoring media usage.
• Demonstrate and teach constructive behavior and social skills.
• Assign, supervise and teach age‑appropriate chores for all residents.
• Coordinate and participate in appropriate cottage activities to increase resident morale and social development.
• Maintain inside and outside cottage living areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and reporting repairs, including kitchen, dining area, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, office areas, and outdoor areas (lawn maintenance).
• Maintain adequate supplies for cleaning and other cottage‑related items.
• Demonstrate and teach realistic problem‑solving behaviors and life skills.
• Ensure residents have suitable clothing for size, age, and weather conditions.
• Provide appropriate personal hygiene products and teach hygiene skills.
• Prepare nutritional meals according to USDA standards, complete menu documentation, order, collect, and correctly store groceries.
• Assist in initial orientation of all new residents.
• Identify signs and symptoms of illness, administer first aid when necessary, and report all conditions to supervisor.
• Administer and document all medications, and inform appropriate parties of side effects.
• Inform appropriate parties when medications are low.
• Submit accurate documents in a timely manner (e.g., morning reports, incident reports, change‑over logs, accident reports).
• Participate in resident plans of service.
• Attend and transport residents to appropriate facilities, including medical/dental appointments, therapy, parent/child visitation, etc. Transportation will be provided with a Boysville assigned vehicle.
• Reinforce positive behaviors by providing healthy positive alternatives for residents, such as treating residents with respect to form a trusting relationship, supporting and assisting residents in educational capacities including homework, extracurricular activities, and monitoring grades, and being a positive role model for residents and embracing Boysville mission and values.
• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on Boysville, Inc.
• Know when to refer questions and situations to the supervisor and/or administrator.
• Participate in all Performance Quality Improvement standards to ensure quality care and accurate informed services.
• Ensure confidentiality of any information is maintained, including resident information, services provided, and internal and external investigations.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Administrator.

Essential Job Competencies

• Follow policies and procedures of the agency.
• Build and maintain professional, appropriate relationships with youth.
• Use effective problem‑solving methods when addressing interpersonal differences with youth and co‑workers.
• Implement individual plans of service and goals consistently.
• Supervise and monitor youth to ensure safety and compliance with agency rules.
• Model appropriate behavior for youth, maintain positive, mature behavior, follow through on commitments, consistently and fairly apply rules, avoid negative discipline methods.
• Use the least restrictive discipline techniques; attend and actively participate in required meetings: supervisory, plans of service, and others as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and build effective relationships with other staff, including but not limited to schedule and shift changes.
• Maintain current certification in First Aid/CPR and SAMA.
• Regularly attend and actively participate in required training; acquire 50 hours of training each year.
• Work dependably (show up on time, be available to work as needed, call in properly when necessary, and not call in excessively or regularly).
• Complete and submit all required forms and documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1 to 2 years relevant experience.
• Must possess excellent communication, organization and time‑management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Required to participate in a minimum of 50 training hours annually.
• Must possess cultural sensitivity towards residents.
• Must exhibit behavior that demonstrates cultural diversity and sensitivity (refer to Corporate Policy #2103).

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Ability to care for up to 12 children.
• Ability to communicate with staff, residents, families, vendors, support agencies, and others.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Ability to bend, lift, grasp, fine hand/eye coordination, push/pull, and perform prolonged sitting or standing.
• Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).