Bilingual Care Provider
Company: Maryville Academy
Location: des plaines
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
About Maryville Academy For more than 130 years, Maryville has been committed to
providing protection and guidance to children. As the world has
changed, so have the needs of the families and children we serve.
Maryville has adapted by focusing on our communitys most critical
issues. Today, our range of programs includes residential care,
mental health services, healthcare and family support services, as
well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings.
Maryvilles mission is to help children and families to reach their
fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and
emotional growth. About the Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter The Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter is home to adolescent boys
and girls through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This
program provides a safe setting for children during their first
days in America until a permanent setting can be established for
them. About the Care Provider Position The Care Provider provides services for a diverse population of
Unaccompanied Children (UC) of all ages and genders. Responsible
for the day-to-day care and guidance of the youth of the Maryville
Unaccompanied Children program. Assists with the management of the
living environment of the program and promotes the learning of
desirable behavior patterns by youth in a safe and nurturing
environment. Program Care Provider is a grant position related
solely to the Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter as funded by the
Office of Refugee Resettlement and any successor funding. Essential Functions: * Follows all Maryvilles policies and procedures as well as all
standard operating procedures for the Unaccompanied Children
Program; * Provides for the basic needs of the Unaccompanied
Children including, but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene,
clothing, daily routines, recreational activities, laundry and
education; * Conducts oneself as a role model for the
children/youth; * Provides consistent line of sight supervision of
youth. * Provide safe transportation of child/youth to various
scheduled activities. * Completes all required logs, forms and
reports; * Assists youth with processing of events and emotions in
a confidential manner in all behavioral areas; * Attends a minimum
of 20 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis; *
Performs other duties / functions as requested by supervisory
personnel. Minimum Requirements * High school diploma / GED equivalent required. Bachelors
Degree in human services field, preferred; * 2 years experience
working with youth in a residential setting preferred. * Possess a
valid Drivers License. * Must be at least 21 years of age. * Able
to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in stressful
situations; * Successful completion of all staff education
requirements including: Pre-Service training, NCI, CPR, and ARC
Model; * Strong bilingual (Spanish/English) verbal and written
communication skills; * Ability to establish trust and positive
rapport with children and work within ethical boundaries; * Ability
to effectively prioritize job duties and needs of the children; *
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and
Excel), and documentation programs. * Able to drive a passenger
van. Physical Demands: * Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended
periods of time. * Ability to walk up and down stairs; * Required
to lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
* Manual dexterity sufficient to perform periodic computer based
tasks; * Must possess ability to provide physical restraint to
youth; * Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities
sufficient to perform the essential job functions defined
above. Environment and Scheduling: * Will perform work in, and in association with, Maryville
program settings and various community settings; * Duties involve
contact with youth who may be traumatized. * Must be flexible in
scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts. Why Join the Maryville Family? Maryville offers all full-time
employees: * PPO health insurance options * Vision Insurance * Dental
insurance (after one year of service) * FSA and HSA * 403(b) * Paid
vacation and sick days * 9 paid holidays a year * Long Term
Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service) * Tuition
reimbursement (after one year of service) For more information about all of the services that Maryville
provides, please visit our website at
Keywords: Maryville Academy, Des Plaines , Bilingual Care Provider, Other , des plaines, Illinois
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