Shelter Associate, CAC P/T

Jafco Childrens Foundation Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

JAFCO Children’s Ability Center in Sunrise, FL is seeking a part‑time Shelter Associate to provide direct care for children in the Emergency Shelter. The role requires ensuring basic needs, safety, and structured routines, while applying Trauma Informed Care and a Person-Centered approach in all interactions.

The position involves coordinating activities, supervising schedules, and assisting with transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting.
• Annual 40 hours of in-service training.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to become PCM Certificated.

Responsibilities

• Provide for physical, emotional, social, recreational needs of children.
• Manage behaviors per agency policies.
• Ensure all medical needs of child are met as directed.
• Prepare meals and snacks; assist with feeding as directed.
• Maintain a safe, structured, nurturing home environment.
• Incorporate Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered Approach in daily interactions.
• Coordinate and assist in developing/supervising activity schedules.
• Assist with transportation to extracurricular activities.
• Accompany and engage children in activities.
• Ensure proper hygiene routines.
• Distribute medications and document accordingly.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor.

Skills

Patience

Accountability

Communication

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification

Job description

Shelter Associate, CAC P/T# Shelter Associate, CAC P/TSunrise, FL 33351## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionPosition 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 environment* Manage behaviors utilizing agency policies and procedures* Ensure all medical needs of child are met as directed by medical personnel* Prepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks and assist with feeding as directed* Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment* Mindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactions* Coordinate and assist in developing/supervising children’s activity schedule* Coordinate/assist with children’s transportation to extracurricular activities* Accompany and engage children in all activities* Ensure proper hygiene routines* Ensure medication distribution and document appropriately* Attend staff meetings and in-services as required* All other duties as requested by SupervisorCompetencies:* Patience* Accountability* Communication* Compassion## QualificationsPhysical 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 Requirements* High School Diploma or Equivalency; Bachelor’s degree preferred* 1 plus years of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting* Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training* Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (Full Time requirements)* Successful completion/implementation demonstration of behavior training* Must be available to work nights and weekends* CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification* Ability to become PCM Certificated