Program Aide

Program Aide

The Program Aide is responsible for daily guidance/supervision of client at all times. The Program Aide assists clients to achieve the goals of his/her individual service plan. The Program Aide should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture. Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain supervision of clients at all times.
• Daily documentation per program procedures.
• Visibly monitor sleeping clients and document per program procedures.
• Administer medication as directed by physician and the client's service plan.
• Prepare and serve well-balanced meals according to USDA guidelines as assigned.
• Lead the clients in establishing ways of living together and managing their daily productive lives per individual service plan.
• Develop and lead group meetings daily and/or as needed.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations using Emergency Safety Interventions including the use of de-escalating techniques and performing physical control positions when necessary.
• Transport clients as required.
• Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques according to agency guidelines.
• Help build and maintain a positive environment for clients.
• Demonstrate leadership, develop teamwork and function as contributing member of the team.
• Provide orientation/40 hour shadowing for new YCWs and mentor new team members.
• Leadership in particular areas such as crisis management or recreation as assigned.
• Prepare and submit incident reports and documentation for any crises that may occur on shift working.
• Check medication logs every scheduled workday and report any errors.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Teach clients hygiene, good health, safety habits, money management and other life skills per individual service plans.
• Plan daily devotion time and attend church or other religious education opportunities with clients.
• Participate in staff meetings, intakes, conferences, treatment team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Perform searches of residents/rooms as needed within agency guidelines.
• Maintain cottage/program facility to meet all licensing/accreditation requirements and contract guidelines including minor maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of grounds and buildings.
• Teach clients procedures for upkeep of assigned facility and grounds.
• Provide on-call services as assigned.
• Represent agency favorably at all time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. At least 21 years of age

2. Must have:

· High School/GED with three years of direct service experience with children and families with increased responsibility or demonstrated leadership.

OR

· Associates /Bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral or social science field with two years experience of direct service experience with children and families.

OR

· Master's degree in a behavioral or social science field.

3. Have the physical ability, energy, flexibility and maturity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job to include performance of Emergency Safety Interventions including physical control positions.

4. Establish positive relationships with clients and others.

5. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

6. Ability to follow structured routines.

7. Develop and utilize appropriate childcare skills.

8. Display a Christian character.

9. Basic computer skills (minimum Word and E-Mail).

Ongoing qualifications include:

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
• Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
• Complete required staff development hours within the program including 24 hours in child care related training, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
• Maintain valid State Driver's License as required
• Maintain the physical ability to operate agency vehicles and to carry out essential job duties to include performance of Emergency Safety Interventions including physical control positions