residential child care specialist - Deltona, FL , USA, United States - Florida United Methodist Children's Home

Description

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining the Florida United Methodist Childrens Home where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

At Florida United Methodist Childrens Home, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

• High school diploma or GED required / degree preferred
• Minimum age for this position is 21 years old
• Minimum of one year experience working with children, either in work or volunteer
• Clean driving record
• Be able to pass an extensive background screening process

• Ability to work with youth whose behaviors can reflect that of trauma related experiences
• Must have strong communication skills including accurate and detailed writing abilities for case notes
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential issues
• Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make sound decisions
• Ability to handle emergencies and follow appropriate protocols
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and effectively engage clients from diverse cultures
• Must have sensitivity to the service population

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.