Youth Caregiver- (PRN/RESERVE POOL)

CHN is pleased to announce that through a recent contract amendment, our provider has given us a wonderful gift to share with our caregivers. Consistent with our commitment to our caregiver workforce, we are please to offer qualified candidates starting range of $16.00 - $17.50/hr.Seeking an energetic, reliable and compassionate individual that is looking to take on the responsibilities to include supervision of youth ages 6-17, engaging youth, planning activities, and supporting youth in their everyday life skills. This individual will also successfully engage youth in implementing their individual plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.At The Children''s Home Network in our Kids Village Program, located in Tampa, FL we focused on working collaboratively with community partners, youth''s families as well as other professionals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Works within the framework of the philosophy, function and personnel practices of The Children''s Home Network. Provides or arranges program required services in a manner that is sensitive to age, culture, religion, dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other important individual needs of each child/youth. Youth Caregivers plan and implement recreational activities on a daily basis that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for children up to 17 years of age.Provides milieu services to teach youth life skills, to include but not limited to: goal setting, problem resolution, educational activities, daily routines, social skills development, employability skills, anger management, crisis management, hygiene skills, cleanliness, housekeeping, cooking, meal routines, and bedtime routines.Works collaboratively with the treatment team to facilitate therapeutic relationships for the children in group and individual settings. In collaboration with therapist, documents Behavioral Health Overlay Services. Serves as the caregiver/ advocate for the kids residing in the cottage program. Follow PBIS guidelines for setting expectations, rewards and consequences. Operates within in line with CHN PBIS values and cottage PBIS guidelines.Provides Trauma informed care and utilizes CPI and TOOLs techniques when working with youth in order to prevent potential problem behavior, promote positive behavior and de-escalate incidents.Responsible for working within the established cottage program, inclusive of routines and adhering to a consistent Daily Living Program. Role model expectations by assisting youth with performing daily routines and chore.Provides interactive supervision and monitoring of youth at all times to ensure the best care, welfare, safety, health, and security for youth.Works collaboratively with the campus team, youth and family, assisting in mentoring and working with families that are in transition to adaptive, foster and/ or reunification placements. Perform and document environmental rounds at least every 15 minutes or more frequently as needed. Report and document all abnormal or suspicious situations via the information report. Maintains documentation within guidelines for MyEvolve reports, shift accountability, medical administration records, log books, BHOS, and other documentation as applicable.Attends and actively participates in treatment plan reviews as needed. Assist in guiding youth in having success with their cottage goals and related plans. Follows CHN and professional standards regarding mandated reporting laws. Follows CHN policy and procedures for reporting critical incidents and runaways.Actively participate in the planning and implementation of therapeutic, community based, recreational, social, spiritual and education activity opportunities as provided to assigned (i.e., sports runs, cottage activities). Work collaboratively with therapist in assessing youth eligibility for community based activity involvement.Adheres to all daily cottage cleanliness programs and ensure that agency health and safety standards are consistently meet, including but not limited to, nightly cleaning/ sanitation of common area floors, cleaning/organizing the closets, kitchen, and cottage janitorial supplies cabinet. Assist in the coordination and completion of transportation for youth, to and from activities.Dispense and document all medications given to youth, and medication deficiencies in accord with established agency procedures. Coordinate with medical personnel to ensure the physical/ health needs of the child.Attends and participates in weekly cottage team meetings.Foster and maintain a positive and productive relationship with all youth and the cottage team. Maintains an effective working relationship with team members, school personnel and clinicians. Acts as liaison between program and sponsor/auxiliary/volunteer groups as assigned. Works collaboratively with school personnel, sponsor groups and volunteers.Works collaboratively with the campus team, youth and family, assisting in mentoring and working with families that are in transition to adaptive, foster and/ or reunification placements. Adhere to agency policy and procedures around confidentiality and use of office space and equipment; adhere to strategic cottage plan for maintaining security and confidentiality of all office space, equipment and documentation.Provides transportation in agency vehicles in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Abides by all Florida state highway and local traffic laws. Demonstrate consistency and proficiency in the regular utilization of agency vehicle log as required by policy and procedures.Attend specialized training (40 hours annually) and staff/treatment team meetings as scheduled.As directed may respond to campus or other designation for emergencies up to including natural disasters.AGENCY CRITERIA:Adheres to agency and departmental policy and procedures.The PRN employee will agree to 2 set availability times to be scheduled per week. And the goal will be to schedule each PRN for 16 hours per week. Each PRN agrees to work at least 5 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week. The employee will not be permitted to work more than 20 hours per week.Each PRN employee must accept and attend for at least 1 shift per pay period in order to maintain employment status as a PRN. Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and others. Acknowledges the value of each team member''s contributions. Contribute to a positive working plies with time and attendance standards and is conscientious with respect to the impact of tardiness and absence has on others.Attend, prepares and actively participate in all mandatory agency and community based trainings, and share materials with co-workers in the milieu.Demonstrates commitment to the mission of The Children''s Home Network through action and behavior. Performs within the treatment philosophy of The Children''s Home Network.Adheres to professional and ethical standards specific to the individual''s profession and those of the plies with agency confidentiality requirements as pertains to job duties, position and level of authority.Participates and completes continuing training/ education opportunities to enhance competency within the job and contribution to the agency''s mission.Demonstrates involvement and commitment to diversity initiatives including valuing differences and implementing diversity concepts.Participates in agency''s continuous quality improvement efforts as they relate to the job and utilizes Performance and Quality Improvement concepts in job and work environment.Must, as directed, report and respond to campus for any and all events of an emergency.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED.A minimum of 6 month experience working with children. Shall be at least 23 years of age. Must possess a valid Florida driver''s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension and be insurable under The Children''s Home Network''s insurance criteria. Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Must successfully complete Federal background, state criminal background check and sexual predator background check.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in Human Services related field with one (1) year experience in residential setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies listed in job duties.First Aid and CPR Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of new hire date (classes available onsite).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, supervisors and other individuals. Possess effective interpersonal skills.Knowledge of agency''s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies. Knowledge of Department of Children and Families rules and regulations regarding the care of children. Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods.Ability to drive a commercial van. Agency insurance company must approve as puter literate, with ability to operate basic computer software applications.Demonstrates proficiency in PBIS practices and supports the ongoing implementation throughout the organization.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:Ability to perform physical restraints using the CPI method.Ability to participate in physical activities with children (weighing 107 pounds on average) that may include running, bending, stooping and moderate lifting.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Treatment center environment with outdoor activities. Possible exposure to verbal and physical threats. Possible exposure to communicable disease.BENEFITS:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO/ADA/DFWP

Created: 2025-11-15