Youth Group Home Caregiver - Administration - Fort Lauderdale : Job Details

Youth Group Home Caregiver

Full Time, Part Time, & Per Diem Opportunities

Multiple Shifts Available, Days, Afternoons and Overnights

$14.00-$17.00 an hour based on qualifications and experience

Up to $500 Sign-On Bonus

The Youth Group Home Caregiver will play a critical role in our organization, responsible for providing leadership activities, crisis intervention, incident reporting, and modeling appropriate behavior and interactions for staff and clients. Our organization has numerous group homes providing a safe and loving alternate housing setting for adolescents who have been removed from their homes due to unfavorable circumstances. We are seeking individuals who can show up consistently for these adolescents and assist in providing a healthy, stable, and enriching environment. The Youth Group Home Caregiver will assist with the group home residents needs by helping them navigate daily life and establishing boundaries while also providing positive reinforcement. Additionally, they will assist with orientation and training for new staff and participate in planning and executing recreational activities. All group homes are located in Broward County, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and ensure completion of daily logs, checklists, task sheets, and documentation related to site and shift as directed by the House Leader.

• Maintain and model appropriate behavior and interactions for staff and clients.

• Provide leadership in all crisis interventions and incident reporting on shift.

• Participate in the planning and execution of all recreational activities.

• Assist with orientation and training for new staff.

• Manage changes in staff scheduling during shifts and coordinate necessary coverage.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Working knowledge of group living policies and procedures, crisis intervention, and incident reporting.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and organize tasks.

• Ability to work as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented toward service.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team setting with culturally diverse groups and individuals experiencing psychiatric, substance use, and/or medical symptoms, as well as experiencing a stressful situation.

• Computer literate with proficiency in internet, online applications, and email.

• Bilingual a plus.

• Must maintain training requirements of 40 hours annually and successfully complete all criminal background checks annually.

• Must provide documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and proof of insurance, which must be maintained throughout tenure in the amount of at least $50,000/$100,000/$50,000 for liability limits.

• Must maintain a safe driving record with no more than 6 points on motor vehicle report (MVR).

• Ability to use clinical documentation and HRIS management systems.

Pay & Benefits:

• $14.00-$17.00 an hour based on qualifications and experience.

• $500.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time employees.

• $250.00 Sign-On Bonus for Part Time and Per Diem employees.

• Full Time employees are eligible to participate in Voluntary Group Medical and Dental Plans for employees, with spouse, with child(ren) or with family (80% employer contribution to employee only base plan). Retirement Plan 403b following one (1) year of employment with up to a 4% employer contribution match of your biweekly payroll. Company issued Laptop/Equipment (if needed for your role, additional expenses may apply per policy). Accrued Paid Time Off.

Chrysalis Health Avidity is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health Avidity also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Avidity is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Avidity during the interview process.