The Family Care Worker at Pasco Family Shelter is responsible for executing the day to day duties of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing support and assistance to residents.
• Responsible for participating in case conferences and write-ups relating to resident behaviors and related issues.
• Responsible for assisting residents in implementing their housing plan where feasible.
• Responsible for maintaining health and safety standards through regular house inspections and ensuring that common areas are sanitized.
• Responsible for participating in special events on behalf of Pasco Family Shelter.
• Responsible for assisting in preparing monthly statistical reports as necessary.
• Responsible for providing direct childcare when a mother is unable to do so for a distant period of time or until respite childcare is arranged.
• Responsible for recording and maintaining pertinent information, according to the program guidelines, regarding resident needs, concerns, and presents this information to the Program Manger.
• Responsible for maintaining a Daily Log on each family and communicates pertinent information to the next Family Care Worker.
• Responsible for the care and use of materials, furnishings and cleanliness of the facility. Informs Program Manager whenever replacement or repairs are needed.
• Responsible for providing input to the process regarding dismissal of a resident for violation of policies.
• Responsible for providing physical care and comfort measures to the dying and supports their family and loved ones.
• Responsible for supporting mothers in their role and tasks of parenting

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (/PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass a FDLE Level II background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, ability to drive van or bus and have reliable transportation.
• Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission and Values.
• Will make a Commitment to Serve all people with Respect, Compassion, and Cooperation in the spirit of a unifying God.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to experience working within a residential facility preferred. Child care experience is a must
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must have the capacity for patience, understanding and empathy with the residents.
• Responsible to provide residents with a consistent, fair, warm, structured, healthy environment.
• Must be able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups and a clear commitment to women in single parent families, HIV infected persons and those who are homeless or living marginally.
• Must be computer literate
• Knowledge of local community resources
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them, gain skills and confidence
• Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals
• Able to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals
• Mobility and ability to administer CPR and/or First Aid

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent, AA Degree preferred.
• Substantial successful work experience in the field of housing group living may be substituted for the degree.

BENEFITS:

• Personal Time Off for vacation, illness, or personal business (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Agency Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Direct Deposit
• Staff Training

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. EEO/AA/ADA Employer.

Catholic Charities participates in the US E-Verify program.