MAJOR FUNCTION Performs child care duties safeguarding the general welfare of youths assigned to a county child caring center.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Employees in this class perform duties of average difficulty requiring some initiative and independent judgment under close supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Monitors the behavior and participates with youths during meals, recreation, sleep periods, chores or other designated times to maintain proper order, discipline, safety and well being.

Implements and monitors prescribed treatment programs or routines under direction and supervision.

Insures standards of health and safety are maintained by monitoring status of clients and by inspecting facilities and recommending or implementing corrective action.

Completes reports such as runaway, incident, abuse, daily charts, token points or logs.

Performs Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) crisis intervention, counseling or physical restraint.

May help dispense medications as prescribed by treatment plans and reports any medical condition to supervisor or nurse.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance of building.

Transports clients using assigned county vehicle as required.

Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Working knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

Working knowledge of First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions.

Some knowledge of the functions, services, procedures and regulations of the unit or department to which assigned.

Some knowledge of NAPPI crisis intervention, counseling, and physical restraint techniques.

Some knowledge of child/adolescent developmental stages.

Some knowledge of available social support agencies and resources in the community.

Some knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

Some knowledge of the elementary principles and terminology of child development and social intervention techniques.

Skill in the application of counseling techniques.

Ability and willingness to work with youth with emotional, mental or physical disabilities.

Ability to detect potential dangers to youth or staff and take appropriate action.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to physically restrain youth weighing up to 107 pounds when required.

Ability to participate in physical/outdoor activities that may require bending, stooping and lifting.

Ability to follow established procedures.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with established Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to maintain work related records and prepare reports.

Ability to use a computer and related software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and Two years of experience working with youths as a counselor, recreational leader, or instructor or as a care provider to emotionally, mentally or physically disabled youths; and Possession of a valid Driver License.OR An Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9 semester hours in a Social or Behavioral Science or in Education; and One year of experience working with youths as a counselor, recreational leader, or instructor or as a care provider to emotionally, mentally or physically disabled youths; and Possession of a valid Driver License.OR Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in a Social or Behavioral Science or in Education; and Possession of a valid Driver License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

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