Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 11 locations throughout Virginia.
SUMMARY:
This position provides supervision for children in shelter care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provides direct supervision and oversees physical care of children placed in shelter.
- Assists children in coping with separation from family using a trauma-informed approach.
- Assists children in managing their behavior in a healthy and positive manner through appropriate behavioral interventions.
- Assists with and provides appropriate social, cultural, and recreational activities for children.
- Assists in meeting goals and objectives on each child’s individualized service plan.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate daily logs as per licensing, Department of Health and Human Services, and agency requirements.
- Provides crisis intervention services and on-call coverage as assigned.
- Participates in required trainings that include but are not limited to CPR/First Aid, Medication Management, and Behavioral Intervention.
- Assists in the preparation of meals for children.
- Assists in maintaining shelter facility in a clean and safe manner.
- Assists in the development and implementation of daily activity schedule for children in shelter.
- Assists with transportation of children to community activities and appointments.
- Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
- Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- A baccalaureate degree in human services; or
- An associate’s degree and six months of experience working with children; or
- High School Diploma or GED and one year experience working with children.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Must have a valid driving license with a minimum of 3 years clean driving history.
