Listed below are the current positions that are available. Click on any of them to display the job description, and a link to an application to download and fill out.
The Child Care Worker has responsibility for the day-to-day care and supervision of the children. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Participation as a team member • child rearing and child care responsibilities
• individualized care • helping in the treatment of a childs problem
• Participation in group activities • providing discipline and guidance
•record keeping • housekeeping as required.
**These responsibilities will apply depending on the shift you are assigned to work
(1) The staff member responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of the children shall be at least 21 years of age and shall have at least a high school diploma or equivalency diploma, 465 IAC 2-10-50, 2-12-50).
The staff person shall be of adult maturity with a flexible, tolerant and cooperative personality. The Child Care Worker shall have a capacity to be warm and affectionate with the children and also an ability to set limits and maintain a parental role.
(2) The Child Care Worker shall provide service to the children as both a teacher and a child care staff. As a teacher the staff person shall be equipped by education, training, skill and experience to provide for the child’s proper training and development.
(3) Current training in first aid procedures, particularly control of bleeding, treatment of shock, artificial respiration, poisoning, choking and seizures, prior to giving care.
(4) Staff person must meet all health and background requirements as promulgated by the Indiana Department of Child Services.
(5) Staff person must participate in staff training. Full-time staff must obtain a minimum of 20 clock hours of training during each full year of employment. Part-time staff must obtain 10 clock hours of training during each full year of employment. (465 IAC 2-10-54, 2-12-54)
With training and supervision staff shall demonstrate competency in the following areas:
• Administrative procedures and program goals • Principles, practices of child care
• Family relationships - the impact of separation • Behavior management
• Emergency and safety procedures • Basic first aid techniques
• Identification and reporting of child abuse
The unit Childcare Supervisor supervises The Child Care Worker.
The St. Joseph's Carmelite Home is looking for a part-time Therapist holding a license in the State of Indiana as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor. Experience in the field of child and adolescent residential care is preferred.
Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
At least two years of experience.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy training preferrred.
The position is part-time with a competitive salary commensurate with skills and professonal experieince.
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