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    Residential Support Aide - Philadelphia, United States - Northern Children's Services

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    Job Description

    Join Our Team as a Residential Support Aide and help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families

    Job Summary

    Are you passionate about supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families for a brighter future?
    Look no further At Northern Children's Services (Northern), every role in the organization contributes to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
    We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situation.
    We work to "walk the talk" when it comes to our organizational values: Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness.

    Why Choose Us? As a Residential Support Aide, you'll embark on a fulfilling journey.

    • Leadership Opportunity
    • Supportive Environment
    • Empowerment and Progress
    • Effective Communication
    • Empowerment Through Planning
    • Continuous Monitoring and Progress
    • Documentation Excellence
    • Networking and Collaboration

    Benefits:

    • We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
    • Life Insurance/AD&D and LTD: We provide full-time employees with a $20,000 life insurance policy through Mutual of Omaha Company at no cost. Additionally, Mutual of Omaha LTD coverage and AD&D insurance offer financial security to our employees and their families.
    • Our partner insurance company offers a range of self-funded insurance plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and short-term disability insurance, providing additional financial protection to our employees.
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan: We offer a 401(k)-savings plan with a generous matching contribution after one year of employment.
    • Paid Leave: Employees have access to generous paid time off or sick leave, allowing them to prioritize their health and well-being.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP offers confidential referral and counseling services to help employees and their families manage life's challenges, including stress management, legal and financial concerns, depression, and substance abuse.
    • Legal Services: Self-funded legal services provide valuable support and resources for various legal matters.

    Qualifications You Bring:

    • Expertise
    • Physical Capabilities
    • Trauma-Informed Approach

    At Northern Children's Services, Inc., we value diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of every individual. Join us in our mission to empower children and families, one meaningful interaction at a time. Apply today and be a part of something truly extraordinary

    Northern Children's Services supports the healthy development of children and youth, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities. Everything we do at Northern Children's Services is designed to create a better future for our families.

    AVAILABILITY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION:

    - 3pm to 11pm on Weekends

    We are currently hiring part-time Support Aides for our Generations I and Crossroads programs. Reporting directly to the Residential Supervisor, the Support Aide provides trauma-informed support to residents and their children and assists in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and supportive community environment, while ensuring that residential services are of the highest quality standards according to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulatory and funding source guidelines, as well as state licensing requirements.

    • The Generations I program is a congregate care foster care program that serves young women up to age 21 who are pregnant and/or parenting.
    • The Crossroads program supports young adults between the ages of 18-24 to stabilize while acquiring individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood.

    This position works one of three shifts (the programs are staffed 24 hrs/day). Specific responsibilities vary based on the shift.

    Essential Functions Include

    Leadership

    • Support an environment that fosters growth and development for all residents and encourages residents to actively participate as a partner in the development of goals and planning of services.
    • Demonstrate ethical and professional interactions with other staff and residents and hold others (staff and residents) accountable when unethical and/or unprofessional interactions do occur.
    • Interact calmly and appropriately in crisis situations and manage positive outcomes for the safety of the residents.
    • Demonstrate positive teamwork in working with other Support Aides and members of the Residential Programs team.

    Direct Service

    • Ensure the residents and their children are supervised and have adequate meals and activities.
    • Transport residents to appointments, check inventory for supplies, check/purchase requests, and food shopping when required.
    • Ensure medication administration policies and procedures are followed.
    • Support an environment that fosters growth and development for all residents.

    Documentation & Communication

    • Complete all documentation in a timely fashion and in required formats, including but not limited to: therapeutic and non-therapeutic interactions, unusual incidents, routine activities, progress notes, health & safety checklist, point sheets, medication administration, etc.
    • Complete and submit a daily end of shift report.
    • Ensure residents are provided with written appointment reminders daily.
    • Communicate pertinent information daily with the Support Aide staff regarding doctors appointments, school attendance, transportation, court dates, behavioral therapy appointments and group therapy participation, recreational activities, and any needs and/or concerns that a resident or staff member has presented.

    Monitoring

    • Monitor and track residents to ensure regular participation in the program, including chores, maintaining cleanliness of rooms, etc.
    • Monitor residents school attendance as applicable.

    Basic Skill Sets

    • Ability to clearly and positively communicate and interact with all Generation I staff and residents.
    • Ability to give clear and concise oral and written instructions.
    • Proficiency in the use of computers and pertinent software programs a must (i.e., Microsoft Office).

    Qualifications

    • Education: minimum high-school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or college degree from four-year, accredited institution a plus. Major in human services or related field preferred.
    • Experience: minimum of two years working with adolescents in a child welfare or behavioral health setting or related experience required. Experience with young women, infants, and toddlers preferred.
    • Special Skills: Familiar with Philadelphia child welfare system (i.e., the Department of Human Services, Community Umbrella Agencies), as well as with and intersecting systems (i.e., the court system, probation, behavioral health).
    • Certification in medication administration a plus.

    Physical Capabilities & Work Environment

    • Ability to walk up and down stairs.
    • Ability to lift 20 lbs.
    • Ability to operate a computer.
    • Current valid drivers license and the willingness to drive as needed.

    Trauma-Informed Behavior

    • Ability to exhibit:
    • Willingness to learn and maintain the value of a trauma-informed culture.
    • Commit to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety, nonviolence, and resilience as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
    • Knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices:
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Effective communication
    • Understanding of the impact of trauma on human development
    • Use of person-first and strengths-based language

    Americans with Disabilities: As with all positions at Northern Children's Services, Inc. we recognize the importance of accommodations individuals with disabilities. In that, we are committed to every extent possible accommodating disabled individual. We recognize the American With Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodation will be evaluated on a case- by case basis, evaluating the essential functions of the positions.

    DISCRIMINATION IS PROHIBITED IN EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION, ASSIGNMENT OR DISMISSAL, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, and HANDICAP, OR RECEIPT OF SERVICES FOR MENTAL DISABILITY.



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