Job Openings
Emergency Emotional Support and Assessment Center Child Care Workers
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide direct care and work with the treatment team to implement Sanctuary trauma-informed programs designed to meet the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of children (basic through specialized levels of care) in basic care.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt, Open Availability
SHIFTS: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience with emotionally troubled children
- Full Job Description
General Residential Operations Case Manager
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide case management and work with other members of the treatment team to develop and implement trauma-informed programs designed to meet the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of children in foster care.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time, Non Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- On-call responsibilities for crisis management and support, which might involve irregular hours, covering shifts as needed
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Identify the special needs of children and make referrals to appropriate resources as they relate to and assist with those needs regarding school, employment, or social enrichment activities.
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Ensure thorough implementation of individualized service and/or treatment plans by all staff intervening in behalf of children in care.
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Prepare weekly case notes to document and summarize significant events, meetings, and observations relating to children in care.
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Provide support to children and their families to ameliorate their problems and strengthen their relationship.
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related human service field with:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in residential or childcare-related areas, gained through employment or practicum placements during an undergraduate program.
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- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential or childcare-related areas, gained through employment or practicum placements during an undergraduate program.
Emergency Emotional Support and Assessment Center Case Manager
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide case management and work with other treatment team members to develop and implement programs designed to meet the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of children in foster care.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time, Non Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct meetings designed to identify and develop strategies for meeting the needs of children in care as needed.
- Daily basic and therapeutic needs to ensure the safety of children
- Coordinate services and ensure that comprehensive assessments, evaluations, screenings, and treatment services, customized according to the needs of each child, youth, or parenting and pregnant youth
- Identify the special needs of children and make referrals to appropriate resources as they relate to those needs and assist with those needs as they relate to school, employment, or social enrichment activities.
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related social services field with:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in residential or childcare-related areas, gained through employment or practicum placements during an undergraduate program.
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential or childcare-related areas, gained through employment or practicum placements during an undergraduate program.
Education Liaison
POSITION PURPOSE: To assess the educational needs of each student in care, to monitor their academic progress and to plan and provide enrichment activities to help them meet their education goals.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time, Non-Exempt
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree in education or other closely related field or a minimum of 5 years working with children in the education field. (Preference will be given to a certified teacher.)
- Experience developing and implementing programming for children.
- Ability to work with other professionals, particularly in an interdisciplinary team approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess the educational needs of each child in care, with emphasis on children in the emotional support and assessment center, and help develop programs to support the child’s educational success.
- Will address issues with enrollment of children or with the school.
- Monitor academic and behavioral progress of Children’s Home children and youth in school including keeping their green notebooks updated.
- Advocate for children that need educational testing and plans and ensure that accommodations and/or supports are in place.
- Develop and maintain an education portfolio and ensure that it is part of the aftercare plan
- Document services children, youth and young adults pregnant and parenting have in the education system.
Direct Care Awake Overnight Staff
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide direct care and work with the treatment team to implement programs designed to meet the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of children in basic care, transitional youth, and teen parenting.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year of experience with emotionally troubled children
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Awake Overnight childcare and supervision services for each assigned child.
- Review all pertinent information regarding the assigned cottage’s residents and upcoming evening schedule at the beginning of the shift.
- Complete rounds to check on each child in care every 30 minutes and document on the cottage log sheet.
- Provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child’s safety and well-being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of each child’s ongoing activity as appropriate.
General Qualifications for All Employees of The Children’s Home of Lubbock:
- Must be 21 years of age per licensing standards.
- Be able to read, write and communicate with co-workers, medical personnel and other persons necessary to care for the young adult’s needs.
- Have a Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Exhibit behavior and health status that does not present a danger to young adult in care.
- Meet the requirements of licensing standards in regards to a criminal background check.
- Be physically, mentally and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Commit to the seven values of Sanctuary: Non-Violence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change.
- Complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment
Applicants must submit the last five years of employment history.
Full-Time employees are eligible for medical coverage options, dental, EAP, life and long term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off for vacation and sick, wellness, self-care, and recognition programs.
If you choose to fill out the PDF application, please email finished application to Leslie Hernandez.
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