Residential House Parents
Cincinnati, OH
Overview of BLOC Ministries:
We are an inner city ministry that lives and works in the neighborhoods we serve. Our mission exists to build relationships with our neighbors and share hope in brokenness. We target neighborhoods that are underserved. We have a staff size of about 80 where we have after school programs, sports performance center, houses for women in sex trafficking, men and women transitional homes, two coffee shops, screen printing, and other forms of ministry to love our neighbors.
Overview of Redeemed Homestead:
Seeking married Christian couples for full-time, live-in position.Redeemed Homestead is a safe home, licensed by the state of Ohio, for girls ages 11-17 who have been victims of sex trafficking. Located on the eastside of Cincinnati, The Homestead creates physical distance from the areas where these young women are experiencing trauma while giving them a peaceful environment to heal. As a program of BLOC Ministries, our goal is to promote transformational physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing for each of our residents.
Position Summary:
Redeemed Homestead provides an environment promoting redemption, education, and empowerment for each young woman who enters our family. The Homestead will maintain smaller numbers served at one time, in order to encourage stronger connections among the residents and with staff. This also cultivates peer accountability, empathy and social-emotional learning.
As vital members of our team, the Redeemed Homestead live in House Parents will play a key role in the daily operations of our facility, ensuring excellence in maintaining structure and operations. This position is responsible for upholding regular policies and procedures, providing transportation for various activities, and attendance at required staff meetings and training are essential duties. The House Parents will also support youth with schoolwork and impart independent living skills. In terms of creating a positive environment, the House Parents will actively seek to foster a Christ-centered atmosphere, providing residents with positive and supportive interactions. Being physically, emotionally, and mentally present with residents is a crucial aspect, along with following safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all residents. Collaborating effectively as a team with the resident director, case workers, and coordinator will ensure cohesive care, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for those in need.
This is a full-time, live-in position and will not work for those who currently have children living with them. This is an ideal position for empty nesters, or couples with experience in foster care, student or young adult church ministry, or whove raised teenagers of their own.
Skills and Qualifications necessary:
Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License
Must submit and pass a background checks
Mature relationship with Christ
Ministry-minded and ability to engage non-Christians from various backgrounds
Trauma informed training a plus
Astute communication skills
General knowledge of the human trafficking field and effects of sexual exploitation a plus
Direct Care Specialist - 2nd shift
Wooster, OH
Job Description
Get ready to make a difference in the life of a child who needs you! The Treatment Specialist (Direct Care Specialist) develops and models healthy connections and relationships with kids from hard places, ages 6-18. Treatment Specialists provide care and supervision to our youth residents individually and in groups. This could range from helping youth prepare for and engage in daily educational and therapeutic activities as well as offering guidance and redirection. It also includes participating in recreational fun, arts and crafts, meal times, and movie nights. It's also likely you'll answer a bazillion questions, receive hugs, and enjoy field trips to baseball games, trampoline parks, and more. Learn more here: Childcare Specialist | Christian Children's Home of Ohio | CCHO
Rewards:
$250-500 Employment bonus - paid within 60 days of employment
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid time off & paid holidays
Life Insurance (including optional coverage for dependents)
401(k) with employer match
Requirements:
Age 21+ required by State of Ohio
High school diploma or GED required by State of Ohio
Previous experience with kids preferred, but not required
Must be able to be at work on CCHO's Wooster campus on time for each shift.
Valid Ohio driver's license, with driving record that is insurable on agency policy; ability to legally and safely drive a vehicle
Must be able to maintain compliance/certification with CCHO's requirements for using physical restraints (SCM: Safe Crisis Management), including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training. Physical ability to respond to crisis.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to CCHO's statement of faith and code of conduct. Treat others with Christ-like attitude, while helping them experience their worth in Christ, and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness.
TEAM first.
Responsible for meeting many basic physical and emotional needs of the residents, including providing supervision, limit setting, participating in weekly team meetings, social training, meal preparation, medical attention, hygiene training, clothing needs, creating a safe and orderly environment, and facilitating recreation. Transport residents to scheduled appointments.
Utilize Safe Crisis Management (SCM) de-escalation and restraint techniques according to agency policy/procedures when needed, including safely restraining a child of any size.
Maintain child and campus safety by providing support and supervision of residents at all times.
Follow daily routine/schedule and assist with organization of cottage schedule and routing as needed.
Implement the Status System on a consistent and daily basis. Acts as a positive role model for relationship building and connection.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans and program expectations. Maintains strict confidentiality of all records in compliance with HIPAA. Communicates effectively with the team/other staff, both verbally and in writing regarding treatment progress, planning decisions, problems, etc. Fills out all appropriate logs, reports, and forms. Attends meetings and shares observations about resident issues, such as peer problems, moods, preferences, sleep patterns, and family relationships.
Assists with visitations, greets guests, meets with parents, checks residents for contraband, helps to evaluate child's emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visitation.
This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all of the following: background checks (fingerprints required), drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National sex offender search, Ohio (and other states of residence) Alleged Perpetrator Search, as well as other checks as required by our licensing agency.
Candidates for most jobs must be 21 or older to apply. References, background checks, and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates. Direct care positions will require a pre-employment physical, as required by our licensing agency. Must be able to commute reliably for all on-site positions. Some roles require a valid Ohio driver's license and an insurable driving record. EOE.
Direct Care Specialist - 3rd shift
Wooster, OH
Job Description
Get ready to make a difference in the life of a child who needs you! The Treatment Specialist (Direct Care Specialist) develops and models healthy connections and relationships with kids from hard places, ages 6-18. Treatment Specialists provide care and supervision to our youth residents individually and in groups. This could range from helping youth prepare for and engage in daily educational and therapeutic activities as well as offering guidance and redirection. It also includes participating in recreational fun, arts and crafts, meal times, and movie nights. It's also likely you'll answer a bazillion questions, receive hugs, and enjoy field trips to baseball games, trampoline parks, and more. Learn more here: Childcare Specialist | Christian Children's Home of Ohio | CCHO
Hours for this role: 10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Rewards:
$250-500 Employment bonus - paid within 60 days of employment
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid time off & paid holidays
Life Insurance (including optional coverage for dependents)
401(k) with employer match
Requirements:
Age 21+ required by State of Ohio
High school diploma or GED required by State of Ohio
Previous experience with kids preferred, but not required
Must be able to be at work on CCHO's Wooster campus on time for each shift.
Valid Ohio driver's license, with driving record that is insurable on agency policy; ability to legally and safely drive a vehicle
Must be able to maintain compliance/certification with CCHO's requirements for using physical restraints (SCM: Safe Crisis Management), including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training. Physical ability to respond to crisis.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to CCHO's statement of faith and code of conduct. Treat others with Christ-like attitude, while helping them experience their worth in Christ, and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness.
TEAM first.
Responsible for meeting many basic physical and emotional needs of the residents, including providing supervision, limit setting, participating in weekly team meetings, social training, meal preparation, medical attention, hygiene training, clothing needs, creating a safe and orderly environment, and facilitating recreation. Transport residents to scheduled appointments.
Utilize Safe Crisis Management (SCM) de-escalation and restraint techniques according to agency policy/procedures when needed, including safely restraining a child of any size.
Maintain child and campus safety by providing support and supervision of residents at all times.
Follow daily routine/schedule and assist with organization of cottage schedule and routing as needed.
Implement the Status System on a consistent and daily basis. Acts as a positive role model for relationship building and connection.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans and program expectations. Maintains strict confidentiality of all records in compliance with HIPAA. Communicates effectively with the team/other staff, both verbally and in writing regarding treatment progress, planning decisions, problems, etc. Fills out all appropriate logs, reports, and forms. Attends meetings and shares observations about resident issues, such as peer problems, moods, preferences, sleep patterns, and family relationships.
Assists with visitations, greets guests, meets with parents, checks residents for contraband, helps to evaluate child's emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visitation.
This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all of the following: background checks (fingerprints required), drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National sex offender search, Ohio (and other states of residence) Alleged Perpetrator Search, as well as other checks as required by our licensing agency.
Candidates for most jobs must be 21 or older to apply. References, background checks, and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates. Direct care positions will require a pre-employment physical, as required by our licensing agency. Must be able to commute reliably for all on-site positions. Some roles require a valid Ohio driver's license and an insurable driving record. EOE.