Job Description

Posting number: 100229-261106

Department: Social Services

Job classification: Group Home Lead

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Social Services

Summary

This is an after-hours position which includes Weekends

Under general supervision by the Group Homes Manager in the Social Services Department, Provides lead support to staff and group home children. Responds to the emotional, social and physical needs of the residents in group home settings for youths from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Engages resident children and teenagers in a trauma informed manner. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of duties

1. Provides supervision, training and role modeling while participating in shift responsibilities and duties.

• Coordinates workers on various shifts and their assignments.
• Provides leadership when required including leading staff meetings, conducting training and coordinating employee work schedules and supervising staff in the absence of the Group Home(s) Supervisor.
• Provides input for staff evaluations.

1. Ensures that shift duties including, but not limited to, logs, reports and staff attendance are maintained in a timely and organized manner.

• Serves on an "on call" basis and provides coverage for other staff when necessary.

1. Supervises children and youths in residential settings.

• Models appropriate behavior for residents and staff in one or more group homes.
• Serves as a role model for children.
• Coordinates information and activities with child/youth's Case Worker as needed.
• Documents client information.
• Maintains confidential records and files.

1. Maintains a clean and safe environment in the children's group homes and treatment homes as well as maintenance of buildings and grounds and housekeeping functions.

• Ensures the physical environment is monitored for safety, cleanliness and attractive appearance.

1. Orders food and shops for groceries and supplies as needed. Ensure meals are prepared and that menus are posted for the residents of the Group Home.
2. Confers with Social Workers, Therapists, Crisis Workers, Case Managers. medical personnel and others in a proactive, positive manner.

7.Completes forms, logs and reports on a daily basis. Gathers and compiles data.

• Writes and submit reports.
• Monitors timelines, accuracy and appropriateness of all activities.
• Investigates, logs and reports all incident reports.

1. Transports children and youth to appointments, activities, school, court appearances, home visits, etc. as necessary.

• Participate in children program staff meetings and activities.
• Participates in Child and family team meetings while providing valuable input for the child strengths and needs.

1. Ensures that medications are dispensed as directed to the children and youths in the group home.10. Ensures the supervisor is informed of Group Home events, happenings, incidents and that written reports are submitted as required.
2. Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence and ethical behavior.

12.Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental and program operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for counseling youth and their families.
• Knowledge of concepts and practices for the care and treatment of youth at risk in society, particularly the problems of Indian youth.
• Knowledge of resources within and outside the Community that may be utilized in the program.
• Knowledge of the standard procedures of law enforcement agencies and courts as related to youth/juveniles.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques and how to use them with the youth.
• Knowledge of human development, particularly early childhood development.
• Skill evaluating client needs and assessing progress in the program.
• Skill providing counseling to individuals, groups or families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SRPMIC co-workers, resource agencies, law enforcement and court personnel, tribal officials, Community members and youth/juveniles.
• Ability to drive various SRPMIC vehicles including the 15-passenger van.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours as required by program needs.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including photocopiers, FAX machines and personal computers in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to use recreation equipment as well as standard equipment found in a kitchen.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED AND a combination of childcare education and residential work experience equivalent to a minimum of four (4) years of full-time work is required.
• An associate’s degree in social work, psychology, early childhood education, childhood development or closely related course of study preferred.
• Equivalency - Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job will be considered when filling the position.
• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Supplemental information

• Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, successful completion of an extensive background investigation may be required.
• Must meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4.) email to HRRecruitment@srpmic-nsn.gov

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.