Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a parent team for shelter residents in daily activities on and off campus.
• Models and teaches accountability, respect, trust and appropriate behaviors relating to shelter rules and guidelines.
• Assists in transportation of residents as necessary to execute the case plan.
• Completes emergency/admissions packets for after hour admissions.
• Supervises study hall, visitation, meals and chores.
• Will observe and report on resident’s behavior and involvement in all activities, client relationships with staff, and peers.
• Will complete incident report forms as required.
• Will participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• As needed, responsible for meal preparation in accordance with planned menus and keeping records for Federal School Lunch Program, including Point of Service.
• Participates in agency performance quality improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED with a demonstrated ability to work with troubled youth.
• Minimum of six months experience in residential care of children preferred.
• Must pass drug screen and have a current TB health card.
• Must have a current Arkansas Driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
• All State, Child Maltreatment, Adult Maltreatment, and FBI background checks are required for this position.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Displays leadership skills.
• Competent to assess the needs of clients.
• Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
• Models with clients and staff—accountability, respect and trust.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Follows company code of ethics.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to improve program outcomes.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to clients and families and socioeconomic characteristics.

To apply, please submit a résumé to:
ATTN: Human Resources
Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services
P.O. Box 1180
Hot Springs, AR 71902
or by email to dstewart@occnet.org