Home Parent Married Couple - Denver area - Broomfield, CO

Oversee day to day activities of a group home for 8 male adults with functional intellectual disabilities by providing a safe, secure and caring environment for our residents.   This is a live-in position, 5 day work week and includes room/board/benefits/salary.  We operate in a Christian environment.  Incumbents are expected to be mature Christians with no children, no pets, be in good physical and emotional health with ego strength that subordinates personal, self-centered preferences and convenience to the greater good of the home and its residents.   Prefer common sense to solve practical problems and ability to deal with variety of behavioral issues.   Experience in field of dev disabilities preferred.  Undergraduate degree in sociology, human services, psychology, special education.  Mature personal characteristics such as patience, tolerance, strong sense of serving and caring required.  Should also possess strong written and verbal language skills and be competent in using associated computer systems.  QMAP training, CPR and first aid, valid CO driver's license required.  Also requires flexibility and common sense.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Awesome Resort Manager and Cook Team Wanted in Central Idaho - Kooskia, Idaho on the Clearwater River, ID

We are seeking an exceptional, positive, energetic, capable, couple with an enthusiastic guest service ethic and previous resort or lodge experience!

Located in central Idaho on the Clearwater River, the River Dance Lodge is looking for a couple one of whom would be our cook and the other the general manager.  Our season is mid-April to mid-October making the perfect complement to the ski season. We have 8 hand-crafted log cabins along with three glamping tents that together, accommodate a total of 40-50 people. Our restaurant seats 60 and serves resort guests, locals and highway travelers. Mediterranean and healthy cuisine is our focus. There is an on-site rafting company and the area is an outdoor paradise. We are seeking people with at least two years resort management experience, and a cook with at least four years restaurant experience.  You should be excellent team players, self-motivated and ready to provide superlative guest service. We practice a strong environmental/ green ethic in our business.  We hope to find someone who will return for many happy years.

The season starts with just the manager and cook working, so you need to be a person who has a strong work ethic and will do housekeeping and all else required to get the job done.  This is not a desk job.  As the season gets busier we add help ultimately building to a team of five.  One is a groundskeeper/ maintenance man who has been with us about five years and will start in April. Another is a part time cook who lives next door who starts early to mid-May.  Another is a housekeeper and/or lodge/restaurant helper who starts late May.  Then there is an additional staff of three who lead our guided activities and also help with serving and housekeeping. They rotate these responsibilities.  As the season slows down we reduce our staff again, leaving just the manager and cook in the last couple of weeks.

We offer all-inclusive packages that include lodging, meals and activities.  Most evening meals are lodge guests although we are open to the public with a set menu and by reservation only.  The same is true for breakfast. We are open to the  general public during the day from about 9am to 5pm with a very simple and limited menu, pie, coffee, etc. since we are located on a highway and people stop in to eat.  The cafe building has been there since 1962 so is a local landmark.

The restaurant requires someone with previous restaurant cooking experience.  It's not enough to say you cook for friends or at hunting camps.  On the weekends we have a nice, but limited menu, and a person needs to have experience with line cooking and juggling different menu selections for a full restaurant.

From May to early July the lodge is headquarters for class IV rafting trips on the Lochsa River and weekends are very busy.  The restaurant provides the lunches for the rafting trips which can be for 10 to 60 people.  That busy season ends around mid-June.  We also host weddings and have a few lined up for the 2013 season.

These are demanding jobs that require long hours.  The nearest town is 16 miles away so you also have to be happy in a remote setting.  The place is gorgeous, but this is no summer vacation!  You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand on your feet long hours, etc. 

The owners live about four hours away in Coeur d'Alene, and the lodge is located in central Idaho on the Clearwater River.  We are looking for a solid team that is trustworthy and capable.

To learn more about our lodge, please visit our website.

Resident Managers for Apartment Complex - Denver, CO

Seeking  energetic team for maintenance and managerial duties for a community of 51 apartments in Southwest Denver. Bilingual ability required.  (English/Spanish) 

Qualified applicants must possess strong maintenance skills including limited electrical and plumbing knowledge, building repairs, landscaping, and the ability  to turn apartments within a limited amount of time.  Candidates must possess a willingness to maintain a customer service attitude at all times and practice all Fair Housing Guidelines.  Strong people skills, organizational and coordination skills and an ability to manage time effectively are required.   

The resident manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leasing apartments

Processing rental applications

Rent collection and making bank deposits

Building maintenance including replacing light fixtures, sinks, faucets, toilets, shower heads and disposers.

Cleaning common areas and hallways

Exterior maintenance and grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, gardening and snow shoveling.

Lease enforcement and tenant dispute resolution

Maintaining lease files and tenant records

This position offers a free one bedroom apartment plus wages, benefits, off street parking and utilities.  Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, dental and vision plans, vacation pay, sick pay and paid holidays.

Position requires that manager(s) live on-site.

Drug screen and background check are required.

No Pets Allowed. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Relief Home Parents - Itasca and Waxahachie, TX

Seeking Relief Home Parents in Itasca and Waxahachie

The Home Parent (HP) Couple provides direct care services for the children in placement at Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services.   The HP will provide 24-hour, 7-day-a-week coverage for children placed in a foster group home for extended periods of time.

Within the assigned residence, establish and perpetuate a homelike environment which includes both behavioral and emotional warmth and acceptance. Insure the physical safety and well being of children in agency care and promote their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social growth and development.

Supervise daily living habits of children, training new skills as necessary or desirable. Assign, train, and supervise children in household tasks. Supervise children in various activities both on and off the Itasca campus, in cooperation with other staff members, assist in chaperoning or sponsoring off-campus activities.

Plan and supervise preparation of meals served in the residence.

Participate actively in case planning and service implementation for each child living in the assigned area. Maintain daily behavior logs, agency reports, medication documentation, financial records, and reports, and menus of meals served. Provide transportation for children to and from planned activities using agency vehicles, including passenger cars and 15 passenger vans.

Work cooperatively with other staff; participate in campus programs and committees as assigned.

Minimum education - high school graduate, one or more years post high school education preferred. Two years previous experience with children preferred. Competitive salary and benefits.

For more information or to Apply online visit our website.

Caretaker Couple - Gambier Island, Sunshine Coast, BC

CAMP LATONA

CARETAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                   Caretaker

RESPONSIBLE TO:     Manager & Executive Director

Preamble

Camp Latona staff member represents a person intent on providing quality care, role modeling and dynamic programming to all children. These responsibilities must be met at all times with maturity, honesty and a drive to excel.

The following job description only covers a small portion of the job duties. A camp environment requires flexibility and ability for staff members to work as a team and accomplish all circumstances encountered.

Position Objective:

Plan and coordinate the development, maintenance, and repair of the camp’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the mission, capital plan and established policies and procedures of the camp.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of a maintenance management system (prevention, correction, and construction).
   • Oversee the purchase, use, and care of all maintenance equipment and supplies.
   • Implement system for regular maintenance and upkeep of camp buildings and grounds, including routine duties such as mowing, painting, etc.
   • Schedule for routine maintenance and vendor contracts on equipment and services including trash removal, recycling, sewer, water, kitchen, boats etc.
   • Manage natural resources of the camp including forest and water quality management to ensure protection and proper utilization occurs.
2. Supervise, and coordinate staff engaged in the maintenance and improvement of the camp’s buildings, equipment, and other facilities.
   • Train seasonal maintenance staff.
   • Train camp staff in their maintenance responsibilities.
   • Train and supervise camp staff in the use of camp equipment including maintenance and program equipment as appropriate.
   • Plan and assign work projects and schedules to maintenance staff.
   • Supervise work, review assignments and effectiveness of maintenance staff.
   • Evaluate individual performance.
3. Assist Manager in preparing annual budget in consultation with supervisor.
   • Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget.
   • Purchase equipment and supplies with authorization from supervisors. Maintain appropriate records and inventory.
   • Perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines, including local, state, and federal guidelines
   • Respond to emergencies.
   • Responsible for obtaining appropriate licenses, permits, approvals from local and state regulatory agencies.
   • Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory.
   • Store equipment for safety.
   • Develop a schedule for checking the physical site and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
4. Provide boat transportation to and from the island for staff, rental groups etc.
   • Maintain boats and repair
   • Abide by Coast Guard and Transport Canada regulations
   • Hold current licenses and certification to operate vessels.

Other Job Duties:

• Participate as a member of the camp management team as needed to ensure the integration of program and property in order to deliver a program that meets the needs of campers and the camp mission.
• Assist in the long range planning for the camp.

Relationships:

The Caretaker is responsible for representing the camp in maintaining its relationship with regulatory agencies, other consultants, and local vendors.

Many seasonal camp staff positions have direct relationships with the Caretaker in terms of facility and equipment.  It is essential to outline the terms of the relationship so that each person’s responsibilities are clearly articulated. Most often the health care and emergency plan outlines the relationship of the role of the Caretaker for emergency management and care.

Equipment Used:

Identify the specific equipment, facilities, and varying grounds at the camp, which will be the responsibility of this position. 

Qualifications(Minimum Qualifications and Experience)

• A high school diploma or its equivalent, plus two years of experience in the following areas: human relations and supervision for hiring, training, and scheduling of staff, budget development, facility and site management, maintenance, construction, and land-management.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR.
• Annual Criminal Record check and a Vulnerable Sector Search every 3 years.
• BC Drivers License
• Hold and maintain Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Certificate
• Hold and maintain Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Basic Safety Certificate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The position requires working knowledge in areas of engineering, painting, carpentry, electrical wiring and controls, plumbing, water and sewage treatment, vehicle and machinery operation, including maintenance. 
• Proficiency in the safe and proper use of power equipment and tools, heavy and light machinery, and building materials. 
• Must have knowledge of proper techniques in the following areas: construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and grounds keeping.

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate procedures and regulations to staff and guests.
• Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify and respond to safety and environmental hazards and inform campers, staff, and guests.
• Physical strength to lift equipment and supplies (up to 40 pounds).
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
• Ability to safely and properly use power tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, tractors, and other motorized vehicles.
• Ability to observe campers, staff, and guest behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate management techniques.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).

Some additional physical requirements of a Caretaker position could be endurance including prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and waterfront activities.  Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.

Start Date: April 1^st 2013

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Relief Motel Managers - Camperdown, Victoria Australia

Relief Motel Managers - energetic, hands-on couple required for busy  15 Room country Motel in the south west Victoria.   Must be able to undertake all facets of daily operations including:  breakfast preparation, reception, office, housekeeping, gardening and general maintenance.  

Must have good computer skils.

Ongoing position with flexibility  1 week per month with potential for 2 weeks on 4  weeks off.  Looking for honest and reliable couple with motel relieving experience.