About this role
Position Summary:
Person in this position provides services to clients in the Domestic Violence Shelter
Essential Job Functions:
- Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner.
- Provides client supervision in daily activities and general program operations.
- Provides crisis counseling and support to victims and children.
- Presents groups and activities designed to support children who have witnessed domestic violence.
- Conduct and coordinate childrens groups and activities.
- Oversees overall facility maintenance and meal preparation.
- All Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) duties as required.
- CACFP Duties to include: Meal count & Menus
- Daily point of service recordkeeping including meal count worksheets, menus, infant feeding records & food temperature log.
- Provides input into the clients treatment needs and disposition.
- Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licenses:
- Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
- Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates of bachelors degree preferred
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 1 year experience working within a social service setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
- Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
- Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
- Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed primarily in a residential setting
- Normal work hours are from a.m. to p.m. Regular attendance is required. Working overtime required and essential to perform job duties at times.