Shelter Associate, CAC P/T

JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Inc. seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide direct care for children in the Emergency Shelter. You will support physical, emotional, and social needs in a home-like environment, guided by trauma-informed care and person-centered approaches.

The role requires CPR/First Aid, a valid driver’s license, and PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification. You will work nights and weekends and collaborate with staff to ensure safety and daily routines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification completed.
• Experience with children with disabilities desirable.
• CPR, First Aid and Water Safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide for physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs of the children.
• Ensure medical needs are met as directed by medical personnel.
• Prepare or arrange daily meals and assist with feeding.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
• Integrate Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered approaches.
• Coordinate/assist with activity schedules and transportation to activities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Patience

Accountability

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Bachelor's degree preferred

PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification

Job description

Position Summary:This person will provide direct care for the needs of the children in the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Emergency Shelter.Role and ResponsibilitiesThis person’s job responsibility includes but are not limited to the following:Provide for the physical, emotional, social, recreational needs of the children in a home-like environmentManage behaviors utilizing agency policies and proceduresEnsure all medical needs of child are met as directed by medical personnelPrepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding as directedMaintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environmentMindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactionsCoordinate and assist in developing/supervising children’s activity scheduleCoordinate/assist with children’s transportation to extracurricular activitiesAccompany and engage children in all activitiesEnsure proper hygiene routinesEnsure medication distribution and document appropriatelyAttend staff meetings and in-services as requiredAll other duties as requested by SupervisorCompetencies:PatienceAccountabilityCommunicationCompassionPhysical requirements:Staff must be physically capable of driving an automobile in a safe manner. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand/walk up to 4 hours, and be capable of continuous activity with children; must be physically able to participate in and complete PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification (Professional Crisis Management).Qualifications and Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalency; Bachelor’s degree preferred1 plus years of experience with children with disabilities in a group settingCompletion of annual 40 hours of in-service trainingValid driver’s license and clean driving record (Full Time requirements)Successful completion/implementation demonstration of behavior trainingMust be available to work nights and weekendsCPR, First Aid and Water Safety CertificationAbility to become PCM CertificatedEOEhttps://info.flclearinghouse.com