***VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT***
POSITION: Houseparent, Part-time and On-Call
LOCATION: Emergency Youth Shelter, Concho, Oklahoma
ISSUE DATE: Continuous CLOSING DATE: Continuous
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Youth Shelter Coordinator and the Youth Shelter Director, the Houseparent Part-Time, is responsible for the supervision, care and guidance of the children and youth residing in the shelter facility.
- Provide instruction, guidance and nurture to individual children in terms of the shelters need for health, sanitation, safety and security.
- Assist with laundry and routine cleaning of facility and to supervise children in the performance of their routine personal and residential chores.
- Assist in recreational activities.
- Transport children to and from required appointments and different tribal, federal and state agencies if necessary.
- Required to keep a daily log of the activities and report any out of the ordinary occurrences.
- Required to prepare meals and snacks in accordance with approved menus.
- Recommends variations and improvements based on daily and periodic observations of the resident children.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED, with preference given to post secondary training in the following related fields: Child Development, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, and Psychology.
- One year’s experience working in situations related to children.
- Must be able and willing to work alternating shifts on weekends, nights and holidays.
- Must retain a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and have a clean driving record.
- Must pass criminal record check.
- Must have a telephone or cell phone at place of residence.
- Three (3) current letters of reference required.
- Current TB skin test or chest x-ray and pass complete physical examination.
SALARY: Negotiable