CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB, INC., located at52 Boys Club Loop, P.O. Box 507, Cherokee NC 28719 is hiring FT AND PT Resident Counselors for the Cherokee Childrens' Home.
SAFETY SENSITIVE
Department:CHEROKEE CHILDRENS HOME
Reports to: CHEROKEE CHILDRENS HOME MANAGER
Level/Grade: 6
PAY: $30,000 - $37,500
STATUS: Full-time or Part-time
HOURS: 40/week or 20/week
SHIFTS - Choose from:
- Overnight 11:30pm - 7:30am
- Weekends Fridays11:30pm - Sundays 11:30pm
- 2nd Shift 3:30pm - 11:30pm
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cherokee Childrens Home Resident Counselor provides general childcare duties in a full-time residential setting and is responsible for minor daily reporting. Responsibilities may vary according to the needs of the residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carries out the daily aspects of the Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
- Monitors and supervises the daily cottage routine including wake up times, meal times, activities, education, chores, spiritual practice, study/quiet times, bed times, etc.
- Plan and prepares three healthy and nutritional meals for residents each day and shops for groceries accordingly.
- Supervises residents closely and is able to recognize inappropriate behaviors, possible illness or injuries and is able to address these issues timely.
- Actively monitors resident's school work and school information daily and advises social worker of special needs of the residents as they relate to the school work, projects or classroom needs.
- Administers medications, including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, accurately and timely and completes the documentation required in the Medication Log.
- Keeps the cottages clean, bedrooms neat and bathrooms and kitchens sanitary. Residents will be assigned chores to assist staff while learning responsibilities.
- Does laundry and puts clothes away daily unless residents are able to complete this responsibility by themselves.
- Reports cottage repairs as needed to the Administrative Office by completing work orders.
- Plans activities and recreational opportunities for the residents and maintains a log of expenses and receipts with each activity.
- Serves as an effective role model to the residents including sound health practices and maintenance of appropriate boundaries.
- Completes daily paperwork including daily logs, reports, awarding of points in behavior modification program (Juvenile Cottage), neatly, accurately and timely.
- Attends team meetings, staff meetings, and training as scheduled including certifications for First Aid and CPR.
- Provides transportation for residents as required.
- Promotes independent living skills through teachable moments.
- Attend and participate in training and staff development as required.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of CCH programming.
- Communicate and work smoothly and effectively with the Campus Team and have the mindset of a team player.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Cherokee Childrens Home Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must be 21 years of age.
One year of experience wo
