Child Care Worker

*Child Care Worker* Global Family Care Network, Inc.
Daughter Project Girls Home (DPGH) PLEASE DO NOT CALL DPGH OFFICE.
Candidates who call will not be considered for open position.
For questions, please email cassie@myglobalfamily.
org.
*Organization* Daughter Project Girls Home (DPGH) is a branch of Global Family that provides crisis and intervention care for individuals who are identified as commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), homeless, runaways, or otherwise in need of short-term shelter and care.
The shelter home provides specialized services that meet the complex needs of CSEC as well as a safe environment conducive to healing from any trauma.
DPGH is a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) which means it is an intensive-care living facility for adolescent females who have high emotional and mental health needs.
We are a facility which focuses on recovery for females who have experienced (or are at high risk of experiencing) Child Sexual Exploitation.
Staff engage in trauma-informed care practices, including positive reinforcement and client-centered problem solving.
Facility guidelines are set by both state and county agencies, and the ability to balance attention to both administrative detail and caring for the girls is essential to the work.
Staff must be prepared to de-escalate stressful situations and respond to situations with appropriate procedures.
Successful candidates need to possess a valid CA driving license, along with providing a current dmv record report, and must undergo an extensive criminal background check by the State of California, Department of Social Services (CDSS) prior to hire.
Candidates who are not already listed in the state background clearance system will need to submit for this clearance at their own expense (currently costing around $120) with reimbursement for background check fees issued by DPGH after 30 days of gainful employment.
*Location* Bakersfield, California *Position* The Child Care Worker (CCW) will play an instrumental role in caring for DPGH youth.
The CCW will be responsible for the direct supervision and care for the girls at the DPGH.
The CCW will report to the Facility Manager/Administrator *Must be 21 years of age or older and must have valid driving license.
Must successfully complete a background check within first two weeks of job offer.
* *Current Shifts Available as of* *Responsibilities* The CCW’s will be responsible for the programs and supervision of girls at the DPGH.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Develop and institute daily routines (activities, meals, etc.
) at the DPGH in accordance with applicable regulations and the DPGH Program Statement.
- Assist youth in their day-to-day routine and encourages youth to participate in programs.
- Complete client progress notes and other required documentation.
- Escort/Transport and/or arranges clients to appointments and events as necessary.
- Perform upkeep of the DPGH facility and environment.
- Provide a positive, safe, and creative environment conducive for healing.
- Promote a home-like environment that teaches youth independent living skills.
- Identify client needs and collaborates with DPGH staff members to connect client to services needed.
- Work with youth in an empathetic, nonjudgmental, client-centered, and trauma-informed manner.
*Qualifications* - Associates degree (preferred) and a minimum of one-year experience working with youth - Experience working with CSEC and at-risk population - Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to be self-motivated and disciplined - Excellent time management skills and abilities to multi-task and prioritize - Knowledge in software applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Valid California driver's license with good driver history - Must be able to lift 50 lbs *Compensation* Global Family will offer a competitive base salary, aligning with applicant qualifications.
' Benefit Conditions: * Only full-time employees are eligible This Job Is: * A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply * Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely * No This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: * Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous * Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction * High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Benefit Conditions: * Only full-time employees eligible COVID-19 Precaution(s): * Personal protective equipment provided or required * Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Salary: $17.
00 per hour * _*Schedule:*_ * _*Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 11pm-7am *_ * *Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7am-1pm* * *Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 3pm-10pm* Ability to commute/relocate: * Bakersfield, CA , Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * This job requires that you are over 21 years of age Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * working with adolescents: 2 year (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: One location Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.
00 per hour Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person