21 Oct
Care Specialist Comprehansive Benefits
Tennessee, Knoxville 00000 Knoxville USA

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY HELPING CHILDREN AND SENIORS IN CRISIS

Starting Rate: $11.00

Shifts Available:

Full-Time 2nd and 3rd shift

Saturday & Sunday - First Shift

Sunday - First Shift

Comprehensive Benefit Package Offered

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) has immediate part-time and full-time openings for Care Specialists at our Emergency Shelter Services (cross-trained for Children's Emergency Shelter and Samaritan Place). The CCETN Emergency Shelter Services are 24/7 staffed shelters for children and seniors located in Knoxville, TN.

The Children’s Emergency Shelter was established in 2006, at the request of Knox County Juvenile Court, as a caring and safe haven for children removed from the home and awaiting longer-term placement. Samaritan Place provides shelter and support for seniors in crisis, it is one of a handful of such programs in the United States where a complete continuum of care from emergency to long-term housing, as well as independent housing, is offered for seniors.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Ensure the supervision and safety of clients at all times

Ensure clients are present and ready for all daily activities

Ensure that meals are prepared and served on time

Ensure than medication is administered properly

Assist with individual and group activities

Provide or arrange for transportation when needed

Be prepared and respond to emergency situations as dictated by policy

Be aware of, and follow, all program policies and procedures

Keep the facility inspection ready at all times

Ensure clients are completing housekeeping activities appropriately

Monitor facility and complete maintenance requests as needed

Ensure daily record keeping is completed and accurate

Attend all staff meetings and trainings

Utilize all forms of communication appropriately

Follow procedure for emergency on-call rotation

Work the shifts scheduled and have prior approval for any changes

Demonstrate the ability to successfully work as part of a team

The successful candidate will support the teachings of the Catholic Church and embody our organization's mission and culture through behavior and daily interactions.

A high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of experience in a related field are required. The candidate must be flexible and able holidays, if required. Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to all required screening procedures and must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid TN driver license with an F endorsement.

How to Apply: Submit resume. Please indicate "Care Specialist" when submitting resume.

While we sincerely appreciate all applicants, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran."

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Keywords: Direct Care, Social Work, Case Work, Residential, Youth Ministry, senior, youth, children's services, child

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