Job Information
The Salvation Army Caregiver - Sally's House in Spokane, Washington
Description
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
PT FRI-SUN / 2-10PM
PT MON-WED / 2-10PM
PT SAT & SUN / 6AM-6PM
PT SUN-TUES / 2-10PM
DEPARTMENT: SALLY'S HOUSE
POSITION TITLE: CAREGIVER
STATUS: PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISOR: SALLY’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER
MISSION STATEMENT:
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.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Caregivers working in Sally's House are caring for children in emergency situations for children 2 to 12 years of age that are removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or criminal activity. They provide a caring, safe, and loving home for up to 20 children at one time.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Have at least one year of successful experience working with children
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Be at least twenty-one years old
Have the skills and abilities to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care
Have effective communication and problem-solving skills
Be able to pass a DSHS criminal background check and a Salvation Army Child Safety 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
TB test
Food Handlers permit
Child Safety Training
Monthly staff meeting attendance & trainings
Training Tracks – required readings & reports for one year
Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds
Be capable of auditory and visual supervision of children
Be able to verbally and physically interact with the children in care
Sally’s House operates 365 days per year; employees are required to work holidays
High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
Be available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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
Provide consistency and structure
Actively lead & participate in the children’s daily activities including bathing, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring
Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor
Document children’s daily activities
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for the children
Assist the children in identifying and meeting their physical needs
Follow guidelines for the discipline of children, including proper implementation of the behavior management program
Offer guidance to the children as needed
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
Contribute to a positive morale in the program
Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers
Support new employees and practicum students by helping them understand the program and policies and procedures
Assist children in going to appointments and school as needed by riding along, or walking children to destinations
All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, automobile doors, and reach overhead
Ability to operate a telephone
Ability to operate a desktop computer
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Ability to lift and carry 25-40 pounds on a regular basis (example: moving infant/child car seats in/out of vehicle)
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.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
CPR/AED: Novice
Bloodborne Pathogens: Novice
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
TB cleared certificate
Food Handler's Card
Experience
Required
- 1 year: Experience working with children
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)