Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Night House Parent as detailed below;
Job title: Night House Parent (MALE)
Reporting line: Child Welfare Manager
Purpose: Night House Parent will be responsible for the protection and care of children at Shelter Yetu during the night.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
1. Know the whereabouts of the children at all times.
2. Serve as the focal point for interaction with the children.
3. Insure the children are properly dressed and on time for school and other activities and that the children properly care for and maintain their clothing and foot wear.
4. Maintain close watch on the health and physical well being of every child and immediately report any health concern or medical need to the Nurse.
5. Insure that each child is safe and secure and is not being abused, threatened or bullied by any of the other children.
6. Escort children whenever they leave the dormitories after 8:30 PM and before 6:30 AM.
7. Diligently maintain parental watch and concern over each child, insuring children are not left unsupervised at any time.
8. Carefully instruct the children in person hygiene, insuring the children bathe regularly, brush their teeth, etc.
9. Be attentive to each child’s emotional and spiritual needs, providing counsel, encouragement, and support.
Minimum requirements and experience:
* Ability to work nights and weekends.
* Desire to mentor and counsel street-connected children.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Night House Parent Job along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.
The closing date for receiving applications will be 24 February 2023.