Awake Night Staff
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DescriptionJob Summary:Provides awake night monitoring of clients to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.Essential FunctionsCompliance:

Ensure that all client environments are in compliance with minimum standards

Maintain client safety guidelines

Ensure that clients are free from neglect and abuse

Report allegations of neglect and abuse to TDFPS and/or Executive Director or his designee

Maintain client confidentiality

Ensure that all clients are properly supervised and cared for according to BAC Policy

Adhere to the BAC Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics

Adhere to employee rules and company policy

Report concerns to a supervisor

Relay information to supervisor and / or appropriate staff

Follow through with supervisor requests / assignments

Ensure that BAC is a harassment-free work place

Teaching Home:

Ensure that the home is clean and free from unsanitary conditions at all times

Assist in household chores as needed

Take initiative to perform duties

Monitoring of Clients:

Stay alert and awake throughout entire shift

Make rounds to check on areas of the Teaching Home as outlined by supervisor

Monitor clients closely at all times

Ensure that clients do not engage in inappropriate or dangerous behavior

Wake up the Teaching Parents in the event that the client demonstrates any inappropriate behavior, when there is a potentially dangerous situation, or in the event of an emergency

Maintain an atmosphere in the home that respects the needs of all individuals

Work quietly to ensure that there is minimal disruption to the clients sleeping environment

Maintain documentation (i.e. sleep logs, data collection, etc.) as required

Treatment of Clients:

Treat clients with kindness, dignity, and respect

Advise management of any medical, behavioral, or academic needs of the client

Verbally intervene with clients appropriately

Implement the client's programs in proactive and consistent manner

Attitude:

Work cooperatively as a team member

Display positive work attitude

Support all areas of the program (Educational Program, Recreation, Animal Care, etc.)

Demonstrate professionalism

Treat staff and coworkers with respect

Promote positive image of BAC while in the community and dealing with community

Refrain from allowing personal opinions or biases to interfere with client progress

Model appropriate social behavior to clients

General:

Comply with attendance requirements

Perform job requirements without requiring excessive supervision

Refrain from pursuing personal activities while on duty or allowing personal issues to interfere with work

Take initiative/be a self starter in carrying out job duties

Exhibit good time management skills

Personnel File:

Maintain continuing education as appropriate including licenses, certification and training hours

Keep personnel folder in compliance

Other:

Any other assigned duties as outlined by Program Director, or Executive Director

Personal Attributes:

Demonstrate the ability to remain awake throughout the night

Must be able to maintain line of sight supervision of multiple clients

Demonstrate the ability to work quietly

Demonstrate concern and care for children with special needs

Demonstrate the ability to work in special education environment

Demonstrate the ability to work well with others

Possess the ability to be flexible in task assignment

Recognize safe and unsafe conditions

Working Conditions:

• Working indoors
• Quiet work area that allows clients and staff to sleep
• Work in close proximity to clients
• Clients may exhibit aggressive behavior
• Entire shift is spent focused on needs of clients - personal errands or appointments must be done during off time
• Tobacco-free / smoke-free / drug-free environment
• No designated breaks

Risks:

• Exposure to body fluids
• Exposure to open wounds of others
• Risk of physical aggression, including human bites, by a student
• Use/Misuse of chemicals
• Injuries related to equipment use
• Contagious diseases

Protective Equipment:Access to:

• Gloves
• Spill Kit (apron, goggles)
• Mouth Barrier
• Back Support for lifting

Must Adhere to Dress Code for Safety(see policies for further details) :

• Closed shoes (toe and heel)
• No excessive jewelry
• (See policies for further details)

Job Skills/Requirements:A. Education: MinimumHigh School Diploma / GEDB. Certification: Required - CPR Required - First Aid C. Training: As scheduled following the Training CalendarD. License: NoneE. Other Requirements: 1. Must pass Criminal History Check 2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going)Physical Demand:StandingMPushing/PullingLCrouchingSBalancingLJumpingSSittingVHReachingLCrawlingSVisionVHHoldingSWalkingMHandlingLBendingLHearingVHLaying/RollingSLiftingLFine DexterityLTwistingLTalkingLCarryingLKneelingSClimbingSFoot ControlsSStrength CodeS-SedentaryL-LightM-MediumH-HeavyVH-Very Heavy