Overnight Program Staff

Monitors youth to provide a safe environment overnight.

Shift: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., rotates weekends

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides safe and effective services

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Provides a safe environment through effective monitoring of the youth and the physical property during overnight hours

• Works collaboratively with administration in coordinating, prioritizing, and completing duties and consistently adheres to the Youth Rights.

• Maintains a communications network and harmonious working relationship with program staff.

• Documents objective observations of overnight youth activity; records, updates and enters significant information and incidents in required format.

• Carries out assigned tasks, within the scope of training and abilities as directed by the supervisor.

• Notifies appropriate personnel immediately in the incident of a safety issue or a behavioral incident by one of the children in care.

• Monitors youth constantly by remaining awake and alert and circulating between various locations.

• Attends to youth medical and physical conditions through monitoring and notifying appropriate staff when necessary.

• Attends staff meetings and training sessions outside of scheduled working hours.

• Recognizes and prompts youth on appropriate behaviors and skills.

• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed.

• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.

• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality and to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.

• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 21 years of age required.

• Available to work flexible hours required.

• Possess a valid drivers' license with a good driving record required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education is preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations – physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Must have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility to monitor youth, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

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