Mission Minded Houseparents - Ingram, TX

1. Administers Medication to residents according to training guidelines
2. Plans recreational activites for children in their care, daily routine activities, special events, work projects, off campus activities and outings that are coordinated with the on duty Program Coordinator.
3. Transports children in care in appropriate in vehicle provided for cabin use.
4. Supervises residents and knows their location at all times.  Keeps the children safe.
5. Reports serious or repeated cabin issues to the appropriate Program or Clinical Staff
6. Meets minimum standards for professional growth.  Takes courses offered.  Stays current in CPR- First Aid as required by plicy.  Keeps current in hours of trianing per HCYR policy and TDFPS standards.
7. Supervises the daily cabin chores.
8. Takes inventory and orders the needed food, personal hygiene, and medical supplies
9. Maintains the facilty, including staff living quarters and yard, in a clean orderly manner.
10. Reports needed repairs immediately to supervisor and Maintenance Dept.
11. Reports immediately any suspected child abuse or neglect to Executive Director or his designee
12. Participates in training, meetings and supervisory confrences to develope and enhance child - care skills
13. Maintains medical records, daily logs and incident reports on a daily basis. 
14. Ensures that residents attend school and required acitivites, and that children are always dressed suitably.
15. Accompanies and supervises children during Ranch chapel services on Sunday
16. Manages behavior problems as they occur using methods apporved by HCYR and TDFPS.
17. Coordinates with therapists and program staff in setting up programs or acitivies to meet the special needs of children in care, such as individaul counseling or therapeutic activity groups.
18. Makes sure that residents arrive at appointments on a timely basis.
19. Demonstrates responsibility, maturity and role modeling in all interactions with staff and children.  
20. Helps to provide a living style that is growth producing.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.