Saint Joseph's Children's Home

EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

All entry-level positions for Direct Care of Youth require a minimum of the following:

• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Visual and Auditory Acuity sufficient to communicate with staff and students in group and individual settings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Maintain Certification in the Mandt System of therapeutic holds
• Successful completion of background checks in child abuse and a criminal record investigation
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.  Bachelor's degree preferred.

Expectations of position include:

• Teaching appropriate behaviors, social skills and living skills to severely emotionally disturbed youth
• Desire to be part of an outstanding team
• Always willing to learn/open to change
• Role model appropriate behaviors and actions
• Sincere desire to help youth
• Ensure the mission of St. Joseph's, including the spiritual formation of residents as an integral part of the healing process