Part-Time Awake Night Staff (Cooper Nixon Shelter)

Primary Purpose: To oversee the cottage during night hours. The awake staff position is critical to the Shelter Care philosophy of assuring children that they are safe and have immediate access to someone during the night should the need arise.

Essential Functions:

Monitors the cottage while children and staff are sleeping
Responsible for checking on sleeping children during the night and reporting usual sleeping habits, sleeplessness, nightmares, sleep walking episodes, and frequent bathroom needs
Awakes cottage staff for emergency needs and placement calls
Responsible for making the cottage staff aware of any problems during the night
Ensures continuation of the established cottage structure
Ensures cottage operates in compliance with DSS, DHEC, Fire Marshall, and other licensing and/or accrediting organizations
Performs housekeeping duties to include laundry, kitchen, bathrooms, pantry, and living areas
Arrives to work on time in order to be updated by the cottage staff on any concerns with the children
Employs CARE principles and TCI skills while working with children
Maintains CPR/First Aid certification
Available to substitute for house parents during week
Works with campus Support Services Staff to provide for the physical needs of children
Provides a positive, secure, and nurturing environment for children
Models positive working relationships with other staff
Support Connie Maxwell goals
Works toward achieving yearly "Gold Star" list
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED is required
Three years of experience in a related field
Knowledge of housekeeping and basic child care
Valid driver's license with insurability is required
Ability to follow directions, efficiently manage household duties, exercise good judgment when interacting with children and families

Knowledge of physical care of a house, care of clothing, and use of household appliances
Basic understanding of child growth and development, as well as the impact of separation from the family
Ability to function as part of the overall child care team
Good communication and organizational skills
Neat in appearance and presentation

Personal Characteristics Needed:

Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model
Energetic and enthusiastic in your work, strives to reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name
A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families
Lives out CMCM's Core Values
Ability to improve the quality of work and ministry through Communication, Collaboration, Continuity, and Cooperation with others

Work Conditions:

Involves working a part-time schedule every other weekend. Staying on-campus through evening hours from 10pm-6am and staying awake to assure that children are safe and have immediate access to someone during the night hours.
Involves walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time
Ability to work indoors
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis

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