Group Home Specialist - 2nd Shift - Full Time

Examples of Duties:

• Provide care and supervision for all juveniles in placement.
• Effectively and consistently implement all policies and house rules.
• File runaway reports as necessary.
• Keep track of appointments for residents, providing transportation as necessary.
• Accurately maintain written daily log on each resident.
• Staff is responsible for overseeing/preparing all meals, including menu planning for well balanced meals.
• Supervision of all chore assignments and homework on a daily basis. Staff are expected to assist residents as necessary during study hours.
• Organize, coordinate and supervise outings and recreational activities.
• Supervise periodic drug testing of residents.
• Make purchases of food and other items as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of all disbursements, following agency procedures.
• Intervene and mediate arguments and fights between residents.
• Appropriately call law enforcement as necessary to maintain order and discipline within the facility.
• Checking and routine maintenance of runaway, smoke and heat alarms.
• Carry and immediately respond to pager as necessary.
• Act as liaison between facility and parents, school, police and other outside resources and the public.
• Complete discharge summaries and change of placement forms.
• Hourly bedchecks
• Keep track of supplies.
• Determine weekly allowance for each resident.
• Maintain individual evaluation sheets.
• Get residents up at a proper time in the morning.