SAFE CARE PROVIDER - Area 4

Safe Care is a home-visiting program designed to equip and empower vulnerable families to better care for their children under 6 years old.  Applicants for the position of Safe Care Provider need to have a heart for vulnerable children and families in Sevier, Little River, Hempstead, Miller, Lafayette, Columbia, Union, Ouachita, and Nevada Counties.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Deliver the Safe Care training material in the home of area clients.
• Participate actively in all training programs
• Report a suspected child maltreatment and /or suspected child maltreatment
• May participate in family centered meetings and o/or court hearings on an as needed or requested basis.

Applicants must have an associate degree from a two-year college or technical school or nursing diploma. Field of Study must include Social work, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling or related field in Human Services along with 2 years’ experience in Home Visiting, Child Development and/or Parenting.

Preferably, the applicant will have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Field of study must include Social work, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling or related field in Human Services.

Candidate is also required to have a Class D Arkansas Driver’s License with good driving record.

DDS Shift Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who have developmental disabilities and come from abused, abandoned, neglected or dysfunctional homes. Will assist these children with their daily living activities, administer basic health care, and support their treatment needs. Must maintain appropriate documentation. Required Mandated Reporter for suspected abuse/neglect. Works hand in hand with the DDS Lead Shift Worker to assist in the day-to-day operations of the DDS program.

Position Requirements

Education/Training: High school graduate. Must be 21 years old.

Experience: Preferred one-year experience working with residents from ages 0-21 with varying developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disturbances. Must have knowledge in use of Microsoft programs. Must have a valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Other requirements: Pre-employment drug screen and all required background checks. Pre-service training and orientation

Shifts available are Mon-Friday overnight shift 10 pm – 7 am and Weekend days (Saturday & Sunday) 7am – 8pm

HOUSEPARENTS/RELIEF HOUSEPARENTS

Applicants for the position of Houseparents/Relief Houseparents for AG COMPACT Family Services, Hillcrest campus need to be a mature, compassionate husband and wife team with a heart for ministry and/or credentialed ministers. They provide supervision, structure and assistance in meeting abused/neglected children’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs while teaching them life skills. It is a wonderful opportunity to invest in the lives of children and youth. Serve foster children and youth in a group home on a beautiful, 55+ acre campus.

Position Requirements

1. Need to be mature and compassionate couples/individuals who have a heart for ministry.
2. Provide direct supervision and care of children to meet their physical, spiritual, emotional, educational, and social needs.
3. Work closely with a treatment team to establish and help fulfill treatment goals.
4. Work with children and youth facing a variety of challenges to include: teen pregnancy, treatment needs, transition into adulthood, and special needs.
5. Must be at least 21 years old and have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, with prior childcare experience preferred.
6. Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Developmentally Disabled Services Cottage – DDS Shift Lead

Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who have developmental disabilities and come from abused, abandoned, neglected or dysfunctional homes. Will assist these children with their daily living activities, administer basic health care, and support their treatment needs. Must maintain appropriate documentation. Required Mandated Reporter for suspected abuse/neglect. This position will be the Lead on 1 of 3 shifts Monday thru Friday or 1 of 2 shifts Saturday and Sunday

Education/Training:

High school graduate. Must be at least 21 years old. Proof of experience working with developmental disability preferred.

Experience:

Preferred two-year experience working with residents from ages 0-21 with emotional and behavioral disturbances. Must have knowledge in use of Microsoft programs. Must have a valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Other requirements:

Pre-employment drug screen and all required background checks. Pre- service training and orientation.