Direct Care Staff - Group Home

Salary: $25,000 - $28,800 per year

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking Direct Care Staff at the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role you would be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. You will join a team of dedicated individuals who oversee all aspects of welfare for an assigned group of at-risk youth. 

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this excited opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to adolescent youth
• Model and encourage positive attitudes and behaviors
• Help teach social and independent living life skills, including coping mechanisms
• Ensure the safety of every youth
• Prepare healthy meals daily
• Provide daily routines and structure in a home environment
• Help youth develop healthy relationships with family and friends
• Perform and supervise household chores
• Supervise and assist with homework and school activities
• Assist youth in achieving their program plan and permanency goals
• Plan and supervise social events and activities
• Shop for and organize the supplies needed to manage a household of 8 youth and their caregivers
• Encourage the spiritual growth of each resident
• Provide oversight of the cottage, grounds, and equipment
• Provide transportation for youth when needed (via company vehicles)
• Oversee and manage the overall operations of your assigned cottage

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Must be able to work as a team member and accept supervision.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and extensive background checks.
• Must be physically capable of performing all job duties. 
• Must be able to perform basic housekeeping duties and prepare meals.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with a caring approach.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• *Free housing/utilities/wi-fi/cable as available, or a $1000 monthly stipend.
• 100% paid medical insurance and free life insurance policy, or a $600 monthly stipend.
• Paid personal days
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Employee referral bonuses
• Foster Parent referral bonuses
• Optional insurance plans
• Retirement plan
• Meals provided while on duty

Work Schedule:

• 5* days on* with 2* days off; every third week it is 4* days on with 3 days off, then back to 5/2 schedule. (Additional days may be required during long school breaks, such as during the summer months and winter break.)
• School days: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Non-school days: 08:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Salary Information:

$25,000 - $28,800 per year, with a $600/year pay increase after 90-day probationary period (with a favorable performance evaluation). Salary plus total benefits package is equivalent to approximately $40,000.00 annually.

Why Smoky Mountain Children's Home?

For more than 100 years, Smoky Mountain Children's Home has been meeting the needs of at-risk youth. We provide exceptional care for at-risk children and teens through our Residential, Foster Care, and Adoption programs. Through family counseling, individual therapy, educational opportunities and structured group living, the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home provides a continuum of care tailored for each resident's need. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows residents to discover their talents and build on their strengths. This is accomplished by the excellent care of a trained staff and provides each resident the opportunity to overcome the circumstances of their past, while exploring a world of opportunity for their future.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

* Employee may be wait-listed until adequate housing accommodations are available. Cannot accommodate families in need of more than 3 bedrooms. Pets are not allowed, but emotional support animals are allowed with a physician's note.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.