What is this job?You help get vulnerable children at the United States southern border OUT of influx shelters and placed instead with a child and family-focused, not-for-profit organization that can provide appropriate housing, medical, mental health, and educational services to that young person.Do I get a sign-on bonus?Yes! BCC is offering you a $1,000 sign-on bonus if you can provide full-time (40 hours/week) availability. This is paid over your first 10 bi-monthly paychecks. This offer expires July 21st so apply today!What is the Caminos program?You would be helping children who have recently migrated to the United States and are seeking opportunities for reunification with family as well as the chance to pursue their education and legal immigration cases. BCC calls this our Caminos program, and we see it as a fulfillment of our purpose as a non-profit: to enrich communities, one family at a time.What is this company? Board of who?Board of Child Care (BCC) is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.Why would I want to do this job?Your work will be connected to a greater purpose. Just a few days ago some of the kids you could be helping were sitting in a border holding cell. Be inspired that when you see news stories about immigration or the US southern border, YOU know you are directly helping to make a difference for those kids.You can work at a company that does not gloss over the national conversation about equality. BCC does not expect to continue business as usual. The Chauvin trial and many other recent events have sparked deep, reflective conversations amongst our teams. (You can see our response to the Chauvin trial and read about our organizations EDI journey to date)You can develop your skills. Dont feel stuck at your job. All full-time staff at BCC gets at least 20 hours of paid training a year. BCC will pay you to get certifications you can use over the rest of your career. We will also pay up to $5,000 a year towards your tuition if you are still in school (lots of our staff are).You can grow professionally. Over 100 people were promoted at BCC last year alone! There are so many examples of childcare workers moving into unit supervisors, case managers, or other leadership positions! One of our Executive Directors started at BCC 20+ years ago as a childcare worker! Click Apply to speak to one of BCCs recruiters. Ask them what this culture feels like in practice at BCCYou can feel supported with great benefits. Health (mental and physical coverage), dental, and vision coverage? Check, check and check.You can actually take a vacation. Everyone at BCC starts earning paid vacation at the rate of three weeks per year (you earn more the longer you stay). Throw in several paid federal and two floating holidays (your choice) and you probably dont have an excuse anymore to not visit your in-laws.You can stop sweating the little things. Parking? Its free. Coffee? Its free. Lunch? Free. Seriously we have awesome benefits. Apply now and well send you more info!You can feel confident that your teammates take COVID and safety seriously. Daily health screenings use paid sick leave during quarantine, surgical or KN95 masks (your choice) provided every day, and the list goes on. The vaccine is not required (but encouraged) to work here. Will pay you for up to 1 hour of time to get the vaccine.The benefits above are available to all full-time employees. Part-time or on-call staff are welcome and needed at BCC, however, they may not be eligible for all benefits (our recruitment team can help clarify this for job applicants).CLICK APPLY to get the conversation started with our team about how you can help kids right now.What does this job do specifically?Depending on which shift youre working, here is what you can expect.Essential Responsibilities, Skills, and Knowledge:Consistently implements each residents treatment plan and completes documentation as required.To obtain all pertinent information regarding the assigned unit's residents and upcoming evening program schedule at the beginning of the shift.Accurately administers medication according to physician and/or nurses orders and documents the medication administration record (MAR).To complete a bed check of each resident every 15 minutes and document the outcome in the Unit Log Book.Ensures that each residents health needs are identified and met within the specified time frame.Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for residents to keep scheduled appointments as required.Provides direct mealtime supervision to assure that residents are provided a balanced meal and that dining procedures are modeled and consistently followed.Completes assigned unit system responsibilities and documentation.Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with health and safety standards through daily/weekly on-site inspections according to agency guidelines.Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by unit residents.Promotes effective communication through the timely submission of documentation and compliance with the policy.Provides coverage, as needed, for direct care vacancies.Provides mandatory on-call coverage as required.Fosters quality and diversity in problem identification and conflict resolution among residents and co-workers.Perform duties, as requested, to achieve agency goals. Qualifications:High School Diploma REQUIRED AA Degree PreferredFluency in Spanish is preferred. (Spanish Fluency includes speaking, reading, and writing)Maintenance of an unrestricted Maryland Drivers License and safe driving record.Able to transport children as needed (BCC provides vehicles)Application of first aid and CPR.Physical intervention and/or restraints with male and female residents ages 10-19 years.On-site evening and weekend hours.Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.Able to engage youth in a positive and therapeutic manner.Able to provide positive role modeling to youth through attitude, behavior, language, and dress in keeping with agency standards.Able to work cooperatively with supervisor and within an interdisciplinary setting.Area of Specialization:Willingness to engage with youth and families in their working in their home communities, encouraging the reconnection of the youth to their support system by use of guidance planning and role modeling.Familiar with the utilization of evidence-based practice models in the effort to ensure clinical excellence and high-quality standards.Interest in working with an adolescent female population, embracing a youth-guided philosophy of care that supports an ongoing connection of the youth to their family and support networks, promoting individualized and culturally competent services, eliminating blame, and supporting the strength of each and every family member.What are my next steps?Drug screen and background check required.Take Action! Our kids need YOUR help. Click Apply!The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.