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Lead Caregiver

The Lead Caregiver, as directed by Program Management, supervises all staff and children on shift to help ensure the needs of the department are met. Some work includes during Holidays.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Lead Caregiver, as directed by Program Management, supervises all staff and children on shift to help ensure the needs of the department are met. Some work includes during Holidays.

High school diploma or GED

Five years of successful experience working with children and management

At least twenty-one years old

Work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Pass a DCYF criminal background check and a Salvation Army background check

Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening

Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing

CPR/First Aid training

Blood borne pathogen/HIV training

De-escalation and restraint training

Food Handlers permit

Child Safety Training

HIPAA Training

May be required to drive TSA fleet vehicles and if so:

Have valid WA Driver License, pass a Motor Vehicle background check and driver training

Attend monthly staff meeting and trainings

Attendance & participation in bi-weekly lead meetings

Training Tracks required readings & reports for one year

Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds

Able to auditory and visual supervision of children

Able to verbally and physically interact with the children in care

High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

Plan and implement a high quality, age appropriate program meeting the needs of children in care

Communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration

Possess problem-solving prowess

Be emotionally mature and stable; ability to effectively problem solve

Manage children's transportation needs; HEART program, bus schedules and other arrangements

Administer progressive discipline action to employees when required

Oversee children's behavior management program

Ensure the safety of all children in care

Ensure facility security; keep windows and doors locked and reporting any security concerns

Submit repair requests to the Program Manager and Maintenance Coordinator.

Conduct monthly fire drills (on a rotation basis)

Oversee staff schedules, time sheet procedures, and breaks; maintain proper ratio requirements

Ensure compliance with WAC's and contract requirements for safety, ratios, etc.

Prepare and present information on required training topics at all staff meetings

Complete all intake and discharge paperwork for your shift as required by policy

Maintain documentation of privileged communications with caseworkers, other agencies

Administer medications to children and document daily

Ensure compliance with Child Safety; Report abuse allegations to CPS and The Salvation Army

Ensure protection of sensitive and confidential information; compliance with HIPPA

Manage appointments and visitations for children in care

Oversee employees, curriculum, homework and activities during assigned shift

Function as a team member

Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the policies and procedures handbook

Follow all Child Safety policies and procedures

Communicate program needs & children's needs to supervisors

Directly supervise children in care providing consistency and structure; document daily activities

Lead/participate in bathing, meals, sports, learning, swimming, field trips & tutoring activities

Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for the children; offer guidance as needed

Assist the children in identifying and meeting their physical needs

Clean the facility when needed

Do laundry when needed

Assist with snow removal when necessary

Serve food to the children at meal times and snack times

Report allegations of abuse/neglect to a supervisor and to CPS within 24 hours

Make sure that the facility remains secure by keeping windows and doors locked and by reporting any security concerns

Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers

Assist employees and interns with understanding program, policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned.

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, automobile doors, and reach overhead

Operate a telephone

Operate a desktop computer

Access and produce information from a computer

Understand written information

Regularly lift and carry 25-40 pounds; install/remove infant/child car seats for example

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled