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CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB, INC., located at52 Boys Club Loop, P.O. Box 507, Cherokee NC 28719 is hiring FT AND PT Resident Counselors for the Cherokee Childrens' Home. SAFETY SENSITIVE Department:CHEROKEE CHILDRENS HOME Reports to: CHEROKEE CHILDRENS HOME MANAGER Level/Grade: 6 PAY: $30,000 - $37,500 STATUS: Full-time or Part-time HOURS: 40/week or 20/week SHIFTS - Choose from:

• Overnight 11:30pm - 7:30am
• Weekends Fridays11:30pm - Sundays 11:30pm
• 2nd Shift 3:30pm - 11:30pm

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The Cherokee Childrens Home Resident Counselor provides general childcare duties in a full-time residential setting and is responsible for minor daily reporting. Responsibilities may vary according to the needs of the residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out the daily aspects of the Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Monitors and supervises the daily cottage routine including wake up times, meal times, activities, education, chores, spiritual practice, study/quiet times, bed times, etc.
• Plan and prepares three healthy and nutritional meals for residents each day and shops for groceries accordingly.
• Supervises residents closely and is able to recognize inappropriate behaviors, possible illness or injuries and is able to address these issues timely.
• Actively monitors resident's school work and school information daily and advises social worker of special needs of the residents as they relate to the school work, projects or classroom needs.
• Administers medications, including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, accurately and timely and completes the documentation required in the Medication Log.
• Keeps the cottages clean, bedrooms neat and bathrooms and kitchens sanitary. Residents will be assigned chores to assist staff while learning responsibilities.
• Does laundry and puts clothes away daily unless residents are able to complete this responsibility by themselves.
• Reports cottage repairs as needed to the Administrative Office by completing work orders.
• Plans activities and recreational opportunities for the residents and maintains a log of expenses and receipts with each activity.
• Serves as an effective role model to the residents including sound health practices and maintenance of appropriate boundaries.
• Completes daily paperwork including daily logs, reports, awarding of points in behavior modification program (Juvenile Cottage), neatly, accurately and timely.
• Attends team meetings, staff meetings, and training as scheduled including certifications for First Aid and CPR.
• Provides transportation for residents as required.
• Promotes independent living skills through teachable moments.
• Attend and participate in training and staff development as required.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of CCH programming.
• Communicate and work smoothly and effectively with the Campus Team and have the mindset of a team player.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Cherokee Childrens Home Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Must be 21 years of age.

One year of experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.

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