Jobs Available Why work at the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home Great working environment Christian atmosphere Working with children and professionals in your field The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life Sense of purpose and service to the community Great benefit package for full time employees Tuition reimbursement for both full and part time employees Competitive salary Click on a Job Listing to find out more about it. Therapeutic Behavior Specialist 3rd Shift | Therapeutic Behavior Specialist Weekend (Full time or Part time) Therapeutic Behavior Specialist-3^rd Shift The Therapeutic Behavior Specialist is employed by the Director of Children's Services and will have direct contact with the Executive Director regarding position, salary, and all matters dealing with the administrative policies, etc. The Specialist will have a minimum of a High School Diploma as well as a knowledge of and experience in working with children. Under the immediate supervision of the Apartment Supervisor, the Third Shift Therapeutic Behavior Specialist is personally responsible for creating a therapeutically structured and yet warm and accepting environment in the group living situation according to the Standards published by the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources for Social Services (KAR 1:300). PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Supervise the children during their sleeping time (11:00 PM – 8:00 AM). 2. Check on each child every half hour and chart the behavior, e.g. awake in bed, out of bed, in the bathroom, problem area, etc. 3. Documents on the bed check report any unusual sleeping patterns, nightmares, illnesses, or inability to sleep, etc., and report this information to the Child Care Worker who comes on duty in the morning. 4. Perform any cleaning duties assigned by Child Care Supervisor. 5. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Child Care supervisor and the Executive Director. Interested in this position? Click here for instructions to send your Resume Therapeutic Behavior Specialist WEEKEND The Therapeutic Behavior Specialist is employed by the Director of Children Services and shall have direct contact with the Executive Director regarding position, salary, and all matters dealing with the administrative policies, etc. The Specialist will have a minimum High School Diploma. However, we prefer a Bachelor's in the field of Human Services and/or experience working with children. Under the immediate supervision of the Child Care Supervisor, the position is personally responsible for creating a therapeutically structured and yet warm and accepting environment in the group living situation according to the Standards published by the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources for Social Services (KAR 1:300). As an employee at Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, he/she shall be sensitive and responsive to cultural differences, which are present in the organization’s service population. PART TIME Saturday, 3-11 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES Assume immediate authority and responsibility for the care of the children in their respective groups. Supervise, plan discipline, reward, and manage a group and provide safe physical restraints when necessary in compliance with the approved procedure of the Home. Share with their respective supervisor the responsibility for assigning the daily routine for the children, i.e., meals, rising, retiring, home visits, school attendance, study periods, special activities, medical care, etc. Assume responsibility for the physical care and maintenance of the apartments occupied by the groups. Specified cleaning responsibilities are outlined by the Child Care Supervisor. (This will be a shared responsibility with all shifts).  Designate work assignments for children according to age, ability, interest, and therapeutic value of the work.  Responsible for the child’s medical file all medical problems and illnesses and the treatment given. This includes any routine medical/dental needs and any crisis medical or dental needs. Report immediately to the Executive Director and Supervisor in the event of serious injury, run-away, other serious problems of management, etc. Complete a critical incident report immediately. Complete the following forms: logging, medication, time out reports, critical incident reports, and staffing reports. Pray before/after meals and at bedtime. Attend at least one treatment team meeting for every 40 hours worked and staffings as necessary. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director. Interested in this position? Click here for instructions to send your Resume Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are always welcome at the Home! Numerous opportunities are available to mentor or partner with individual children, at special events or be an aide in one of Guardian Angel’s classrooms. For more information, contact Tim Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator/Training Director at 859/331-2040 ext. 232 or tmurphy at dcchome dot org Website Privacy Policy