PT Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House

PT Program Operations Specialist

Program Operations Specialists working in Evangeline's House and provide temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement.

Have a high school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of successful experience working with youth

21 years of age

Pass a Criminal Background Check

Pass a DSHS Background Check

Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing.

CPR/First Aid training

Blood borne pathogen/HIV training

De-escalation and restraint training

Produce a recent negative TB test

Food Handlers permit

Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care

Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

Be available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week; some Holidays

Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings

Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year

Work well within a team

Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors

Directly supervise youth in care

Be able to communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration

Actively lead, participate in the client's daily activities including, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring

Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor

Document client's daily activities

Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care

Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs

Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures

Ensure HIPPA. WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance

Properly implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint)

Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines

Offer guidance to the youth as needed

Clean the facility when needed

Do laundry when needed

Assist with snow removal when necessary

Serve food to the youth at meal times, as well as provide snacks throughout the day

Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns. Contribute to a positive morale in the program.

Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers

Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking)

All other duties as assigned

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead

Operate a telephone

Operate a desktop computer

Access and produce information from a computer

Understand written information

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