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Location

Sunrise, Florida

Quick overview

The Shelter Associate will provide direct care for the physical, emotional, and social needs of children in a home-like environment. Responsibilities include managing behaviors, ensuring medical needs are met, and coordinating activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. A minimum of one year of experience with children with disabilities in a group setting is required, along with CPR and First Aid certifications.

high schoolCompassionCommunicationCPR CertificationMeal PreparationBehavior ManagementAccountabilityPatienceTrauma Informed CareMedication DistributionFirst AidCrisis ManagementTransportation AssistanceActivity CoordinationPerson-Centered ApproachHygiene RoutinesWater Safety Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Sunrise,
  • FL 33351Position
  • Summary: This person will provide direct care for the needs of the children in the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Emergency Shelter. Role and Responsibilities This 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
  • Supervisor
  • Competencies: 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 EOE