Group Home Lead at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

About the Department

Definition: Under general supervision by the Group Homes Manager in the Social Services Department, responds to the emotional, social and physical needs of the residents in group home settings for youths from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.  This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Position Duties

Tasks:

• Coordinates workers on various shifts and their assignments.
• Provides leadership when required including leading staff meetings, conducting training and coordinating employee work schedules and supervising staff in the absence of the Group Home(s) Supervisor.
• Provides input for staff evaluations.

• Serves on an "on call" basis and provides coverage for other staff when necessary.

• Models appropriate behavior for residents and staff in one or more group homes.
• Serves as a role model for children.
• Coordinates information and activities with child/youth's Case Worker as needed.
• Documents client information.
• Maintains confidential records and files.

• Ensures the physical environment is monitored for safety, cleanliness and attractive appearance.

• Writes and submits reports.
• Monitors timelines, accuracy and appropriateness of all activities.
• Investigates, logs and reports all incident reports.

• Participates in children program staff meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for counseling youth and their families.
• Knowledge of concepts and practices for the care and treatment of youth at risk in society, particularly the problems of Indian youth.
• Knowledge of resources within and outside the Community that may be utilized in the program.
• Knowledge of the standard procedures of law enforcement agencies and courts as related to youth/juveniles.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques and how to use them with the youth.
• Knowledge of human development, particularly early childhood development.

• Skill evaluating client needs and assessing progress in the program.
• Skill providing counseling to individuals, groups or families.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SRPMIC co-workers, resource agencies, law enforcement and court personnel, tribal officials, Community members and youth/juveniles.
• Ability to drive various SRPMIC vehicles including the 15 passenger van.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours as required by program needs.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including photocopiers, FAX machines and personal computers in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to use recreation equipment as well as standard equipment found in a kitchen.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience:  High school diploma or GED AND a combination of childcare education and residential work experience equivalent to a minimum of four (4) years of full time work is required.

• For enrolled Community Members without a GED, must obtain a GED.  Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.
• The following certifications are required:
  1. Certified in CPR and First Aid
  2. Certified child care worker from a nationally recognized institute
  3. Certified in a nationally recognized behavior management program for crisis management.

Other Qualifications

• Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, successful completion of an extensive background investigation may be required.
• Must meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.