Child Caregiver (Overnight)

Amarillo Children's Home (ACH) is hiring a dependable nighttime caregiver to supervise children and teens who live in residential care at ACH. Experience working with children and teenagers is preferred. The Overnight Caregiver

• Ensures the safety of a group of 6-8 children or teens during the night hours.
• Must remain awake all night.
• Responds appropriately to meet children's emotional, behavioral and physical needs, as well as to any emergencies (training provided).
• May be assigned other household duties such as cleaning or meal preparation.
• Transports children to school each morning.

This is a Full time position with excellent benefits. Schedules depending on ACH's need: *4 nights/week (10-hr shifts) for a total of 40 hours.* There will be occasional opportunities for additional hours. The schedule is ideal for people who work while attending college, who hold a 2nd career, or who enjoy having daytime as their off-duty time. *Applicants MUST be able to work overnights.*

ACH is a family-oriented, faith-based organization where children live and are well cared for. Most of our children come through the state Child Protective Services agency. Our mission is *to restore the identity of children, that they might realize their great value and be a blessing to others.*

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS ON THIS SITE and meet all qualifications in order to be considered.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED - required. Completion of college coursework in social work, education, youth behavioral sciences, child development or a related field is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Experience working with youth of any age is preferred.
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to work with youth.
• Ability to model appropriate behaviors, morals and the judgment required to work with a large number of youth/children in a responsible manner.
• Per TDFPS *Minimum Standards for Ge...