About this role
Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $67,970.00 - $67,970.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayChild Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency
The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.
YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in the implementation and execution of procedures and protocol for efficient program functioning and utilization to include:
Executed admission and discharge of children per Agency policies
Charts on-going observation of children’s behaviors
Administers and documents medications as prescribed on medication logs
Reports all emergencies, concerns of children and building needs to the appropriate parties
Available for on-call emergencies 24/7
Ensures that assigned shift follows Agency guidelines and policies, monitors staff and records to ensure compliance.
Responsible for assigned personnel activities in this program, which may include, but not be limited to:
Interview and selection of employees
Evaluation of employee performance
Coordinates and directs Youth Care Workers to ensure quality of care and supervision to children.
Attends and participates in Agency related meetings and trainings as appropriate.
Oversees care, activity and safety of children to include:
Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another
Interacts with children in an appropriate manner, including games or during recreational time
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all children
Maintains safety, security and supervision of children by maintaining line of site at all times.
Provides oversight during recreation, mealtime, relaxing time, and play.
Maintains the UC case file and ORR Database in accordance with ORR policies and procedures
Participates as assigned in Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Reports all emergencies, concerns of children and building needs to the appropriate parties
Physical demands are frequently utilized on a routine and ongoing basis, employee will engage in any and all activities with children in their care including but not limited to:
Walking, jumping, running, bending, stooping, playing, sitting, swimming, climbing.
Off site activities that may include sporting events, fairs, the zoo, concerts, movies and shows.
Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
QualificationsEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Education must consist of a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must have experience in word processing in a Windows environment.
Must have at least 1-year prior supervisory experience, preferably in a shelter or group home setting.
Must have 1-year prior experience completing performance appraisals, facilitating disciplinary processes, providing coaching/feedback and interview/selection of candidates.
Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)
Must have 2 years experience meeting the basic needs of children.
Must have valid Arizona Driver’s license, exhibit the ability to operate Agency vans and/or vehicles safely and be able to be added to Agency auto policy.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.
English / Spanish bilingual capabilities required.
Strong verbal communication skills with the effective use of tone and words
Excellent organization skills with attention to detail
Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to establish trust and a positive rapport with service population
Strong writing skills with proficient use of Word, Excel, and Outlook
As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Generous amount of PTO
Calm app Subscription
Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience
Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.
Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities
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