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Job Title: Child Care Worker/Overnight Department: Behavioral Health Supervises: General Functions: Provide general oversight and supervision during overnight hours, thorough housekeeping, wake-up and preparation for daily activities. Specific Functions: Properly complete daily documentation: progress notes, incident reports, inspection checklist, client contact hours, program data, etc. Oversee and provide instruction in client wake-up routines such as grooming and hygiene procedures, breakfast, housekeeping, preparation for the day's activities and transportation. Provide client training as specified in the individualized Services Plan/ Individual Habilitation Plan, and provide documentation. Participate as a team member in the development of the client's Individualized Services Plan/Individual Habilitation Plan. Maintain awareness of clients physical condition and activity level and report suspected problems or symptoms to the Lead Child Care Worker, Case Manager/Child Welfare Worker, Coordinator of Community Housing/Child Care Supervisor, Nurse, or other administrative personnel. Supervise the clients in the self-administration of prescribed medications and treatment, and document the procedure when applicable. Communicate appropriately and effectively with  consultants and other staff of the agency.  Respond appropriately to clients family and friends, as well as guest of the clients. Be familiar with location and the organization of the client records and files, and other record keeping systems. Provide counseling and crisis intervention to clients in need of such assistance and guidance Operate agency vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures. Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including: medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather and other hazards. Be familiar and act in accordance with established safety regulations, policies and procedures. Perform minor maintenance and housekeeping at the direction of the Lead Child Care Worker or other administrative personnel.  Perform other unspecified tasks and duties at the direction of the Lead Child Care Worker, Case Manager/Child Welfare Worker, Coordinator of Community Housing/Child Care Supervisor, Director of Behavioral Health/Child Welfare Supervisor, or other administrative personnel. Qualifications: Must be 21 yeas old or older and have a High school diploma or equivalent. Driving record in accordance with agency policy. A criminal background check and post offer drug screen required. EOE. Modified: 8/18/2009, 4/10, 7/12