We are seeking a Resident Services Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Resident Services Cook, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Prepare food items using Houston Parkway Place standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements.
• Review menus and select appropriate ingredients and supplies in order to prepare for cooking meals, including selecting the appropriate amount of food for daily menus.
• Obtain necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, and/or lunch, and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable and appetizing in appearance using standard recipes.
•  Monitor quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals in a cost effective and efficient manner; utilize food items and equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Obtain approval from supervisor on all food substitutions.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records in accordance with standards as required. Monitor for overproduction and recommend effective and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English.
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

What you'll do:

• Ensure Family Hope Center programs and services are in alignment with approved core programs and models, including the Family Strengthening Framework. Ensure all FHC staff understand the Family Strengthening Framework and core programs. Implement and evaluate the Family Hope Center programs and services according to the approved models.
• Recommend program design adjustments.
• Recommend policies and procedures for program aspects of the Family Hope Center and communicate established goals and guidelines to staff, contracted professionals, and volunteers.
• Responsible for observation and handling of issues concerning health and development of children in accordance with industry requirements and standards.
• Identify and implement strategies and resources which improve delivery of services to children, youth and adults.
• Participate as a team member with other management staff to review client, program, personnel, and organizational issues and resolutions.
• Ensure Family Hope Center maintains compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements and guidelines. Facilitate agency inspections and maintain an attractive, clean, and safe physical environment.
• Assist in development of long-range planning for program initiatives, most notably finding creative and innovative ways to meet the needs of children and adults in the community.
• Provide leadership, support, promotion and direction of FHC ministries. Ministries will be determined by data gathered in the community needs assessment, and implemented in accordance with available resources, leadership, and volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteers and/or mission groups to engage in projects in collaboration with the FHC.
• Provide assistance in coordinating the overall strategy for the Family Hope Center related to the surrounding area, including but not limited to identifying, evaluating and building relationships with churches, individuals, organizations, and agencies who might serve as potential collaborative partners.
• The overall strategy for the Family Hope Center will be implemented through a “business plan” which will include goals/benchmarks in relation to number of lives impacted.
• Source, hire, supervise, monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports. Provide professional growth and development; develop and communicate goals and objectives. Monitor and provide constructive feedback; conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Effectively manage work schedules, activities, and use of program resources to meet business plan objectives and budgetary guidelines.
• Discuss and resolve personnel issues, including commendations and disciplinary actions, with appropriate documentation.
• Supervise volunteers, designated Buckner staff, and contracted professionals. Assist in recruiting, screening, training, matching, and supporting volunteers.
• Review incident reports and follow-up in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Audit charts and records and evaluate against applicable standards and regulatory guidelines. Make corrections as appropriate.
• Provide timely and accurate information through the regular reporting mechanisms related to program effectiveness.
• Work nights and weekends as required to meet business needs.
• Work with culturally diverse children, youth and families effectively.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires comprehensive understanding of social service operations. This field of knowledge is normally associated with the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or other related field. Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years prior related supervisory experience and program development of community-based services. Prior related experience must include development and management of social service programs such as missions and/or community ministries.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English ability to speak, read and write Spanish is preferred.
• Requires proficient working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and requirements governing programs and services.
• Requires ability to effectively interact and conduct strategic ministry business at the highest levels within community. Ability to sell strategic ministry opportunities with constituencies a must.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As an LVN, responsible for implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction and by providing direct nursing care to residents. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Ensure that the individual health care plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws and all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Make meaningful rounds of all residents, utilizing health care plans; make rounds with physicians and accurately and timely record visits on charts.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; perform in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs
• Assist in maintaining current health care plans according to a schedule rotation and documenting acute episodes or significant changes in resident status
• Supervise aides in the performance of their duties by monitoring their work; assign aides to residents, specifying break times and special duties to be completed.

 What you’ll bring:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  Must hold and maintain current Texas nursing licensure. Must complete and/or meet training, certification required by Buckner and the State of Texas. Previous experience in long term care preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Work schedules, assignments and units as requested by the facility to meet business needs.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
• Adhere to the Licensed Vocational Nurse practice standards as established by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in performing the services necessary to secure happiness and well-being in our Assisted Living Unit that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers; transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers Residents’ call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Texas CNA License Preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents basic needs
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in performing the services necessary to secure happiness and well-being in our Assisted Living Unit that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers; transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers Residents’ call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Texas CNA License Preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents basic needs
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Home Developer to join our Foster Care and Adoption Program. As a Home Developer, you will Shine Hope as you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of recruiting families to become Buckner foster parents and promoting Buckner Foster Care services to the community. You will also provide an ongoing assessment of the prospective families. The role will also provide monitoring and development of the licensed foster parents. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents for the Foster Care program. Recruit foster homes by writing letters, placing ads and giving presentations; take inquiries from potential foster families.
• Recruit and develop foster homes; participate in public relations assignments directed for purposes of educating the community about resource need within the region of service.
• Timely and accurately complete the required licensing, assessment, and support processes to ensure that families meet Licensing Standards and are appropriately prepared to care for children; make recommendations for utilization; introduce new families to field/adoptive staff for future utilization; amend individual licenses relative to caps, city, age ranges, etc. and renew licenses at required intervals.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with foster care resources, which includes identifying on-going training and support needs; assisting in obtaining such services along with other team members; coordinating, with assistance from other team members; providing support and strengthening Department relationships with foster parents; monitoring licensed foster or adoptive homes as required to ensure the home is in compliance with Licensing Standards and assisting families in resolving compliance issues.
• Work with foster parent in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.
• Assist foster parents with age-appropriate therapeutic and leisure activities.
• Consult with TDFPS staff with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of the children, which includes recommendations for support services to maintain the resource.
• Conduct investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster /adoptive homes in accordance with the TDFPS; identify issues and assist families in developing corrective action plans; and make recommendations for licensing enforcement when appropriate.
• Participate in regional needs assessment process by identifying and prioritizing foster / adoptive care needs at the local level.
• Provide / maintain reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as required.

 What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• Requires extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques required for specialized training programs.
• Requires working knowledge of the administration of training programs and knowledge of available literature in the social work field.
• Requires skill in the development of foster parents through the planning and conducting of training sessions; requires ability to maintain effective professional relationships with foster parents, staff, and 
  other disciplines.
• Requires working knowledge of current social and economic problems of community and individual health, educational and recreational needs and community and State resources.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our community committed to delivering outstanding cleaning services to our residents. As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in all phases of cleaning that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Performs all duties in a courteous manner and maintains excellence in customer service including but not limited to cheerfully greeting residents and visitors and exercising respect with co-workers.
• Cleans and services rooms, baths, and offices; dusts furniture and equipment; cleans windows, window sills, light globes; empties trash baskets and removes trash; cleans and polishes bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar items; replenishes supplies of soap and towels; cleans and polishes brass, glass panels, doors, partitions, and paneling; checks and fill all dispensers – hand soap, paper.
• Cleans, mops, and treats floors; strips, waxes, and buffs floors as needed. Vacuums all carpet; shampoos carpet as directed.
• Mixes/dilutes housekeeping chemicals and products according to instructions.
• Move furniture as needed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments; replaces light bulbs; repairs clogged sinks, commodes, or drains.
• Assists dietary unit as needed with set ups, clean up, policing spills during meals, etc.
• Keeps utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and sweeping and mopping floor. Organizes and maintains linen closets in a safe and orderly condition at all times.
• Reports issues of department equipment when it is not in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer’s operational standards.
• Detects and corrects, or reports, hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents, employees, or visitors.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires in-depth understanding of all phases of housekeeping operations; prior related experience preferred.
• Requires basic knowledge of house cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, etc., cleaning agents, and sanitation/cleaning requirements.
• Preferred ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move cleaning equipment throughout the facility on a daily basis.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment, and/or machines at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support, assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L’s) for residents, to promote the greatest functional level possible. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What You’ll Do:

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents.
• Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair and nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc.
• Provide a broad range of cleaning/sanitary services, including: emptying and/or cleaning of urinals, commodes, bedpans; showers, wheelchairs and other equipment, timely and proficiently.
• Accurately and timely document Activities for Daily Living (ADL’s), intakes and outputs and other appropriate information on charts.
• Wake residents, assist with morning grooming and move resident to dining room as needed.
• Change soiled and unsoiled linen; distribute clean towels frequently throughout shift.
• Ensure resident safety by immediately detecting, correcting and reporting situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries.
• Observe and immediately report resident reactions and changes in condition; take and record vital signs, as required.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.
• Pick up meal trays timely; distribute snacks daily.
• Encourage and actively participate in restorative measures; assist in activities.
• Professionally intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper facility harmony and resident safety.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.

What You’ll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Current Texas Nurse Aide Certification
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Current Food Handler Certificate 
• Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control
• Ability to instruct residents in health care measures and methods of improving use of medical services
• Working knowledge of use and monitoring of resident restraints as prescribed by physicians
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
• Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant or other equivalent training
• Prior experience in customer service

Job Perks
At Buckner one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependents;
• Life insurance;
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits;
• Paid Time Off and Holidays;
• Retirement Savings Plan; and
• The 5Star Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

We are seeking a College and Career Coordinator to join our Family Hope Center.   As the College & Career Coordinator serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services to provide support toward strategic goals and best practices for the College and Career Program for Family Hope Centers to ensure alignment with Buckner’s mission, vision, and values. Participate in developing and implementing plans to meet overall goals and objectives for the program. Serve as a liaison to institutions of higher learning, community collaborators, and businesses.  Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with FHC Directors/Managers and Teen Coordinators to design, develop and support the implementation of a holistic College and Career program.
• Develop a College and Career curriculum with program components, best practices, tools and resources to address youth development in areas such as job and life skills; career exploration and requirements; college exploration and requirements; leadership and communication skills, character development, goal setting, and educational success. Ensure that the curriculum is culturally competent for youth. Collaborate with Program Development & Design to ensure compliance with Buckner standards.
• Provide support for the local Family Hope Centers to meet strategic goals and processes to ensure best practices, continuity and alignment with any grant requirements related to the College and Career program. Develop and implement program structure; analyze program needs and assist in program projects as requested to strengthen and grow the program in the local area.
• Manage/coordinate reporting for College & Career sites ensuring updates are completed in a timely manner, compliance is maintained and requested program reports are available.
• Work alongside Teen Coordinators as they implement the College and Career program at their site; provide ongoing training and support for the Teen Coordinators to maintain program quality and compliance.
• Lead data collection and data measurement. In collaboration with Program Development & Design, develop a tool to monitor and track progress of enrolled College and Career youth.
• Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to identify opportunities for youth internships and career exploration.
• Establish college collaborations and coordinate college seminars/workshops, college tours; identify potential financial aid and scholarship opportunities for participants.
• Attend and participate in various community outreach and school events, parent conferences and other approved events as needed.
• Develop and implement systems for family engagement in the College and Career program. Support Teen Coordinators as they engage parents and provide parent information sessions and coordinate regular events at the FHC including, but not limited to, youth leadership events, apprenticeships and community service projects. 
• Collaborate with Teen Coordinators to develop opportunities and establish relationships for youth to prepare for aptitude testing, ACT and SAT testing.
• Assist program participants with accessing college and career readiness resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with travel to and from college and testing sites, and other services.
• Understand budget requirements and sound financial management following Buckner policy and procedures. Assists in developing and monitoring the College and Career program budget as needed and tracking revenue and expenditures of the program and reporting this information to the appropriate Director.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, business or other related field.
• Minimum 2 years prior related experience working with children and families required. Prior related experience in similar field required. 
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English professionally, bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Requires ability to develop, implement and deliver curriculum-based training.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to implement consistent classroom management techniques.
• Working knowledge of budgetary management and development of policies and procedures required.
• Requires willingness to take CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking an Manager of Administrative Support to join our team. The Manager of Administrative Support serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services (BFCS) to support the Senior Executive Director of Administration and Operations in day-to-day administrative activities. Collaborate with the Regional Office Managers and the Network of administrative professionals in guiding administrative responsibilities and serve as a resource to all Texas regions. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Executive Director.
• Independently manage tasks and projects; research, analyze data, produce monthly reports, and assist with budget preparation and reporting as assigned and required.
• Serve as liaison between the Senior Executive Director and other personnel. 
• Effectively handle all types of communication, including internal and external constituents; provide support for correspondence.
• Effectively coordinate and provide logistical support for meetings as assigned by the Senior Executive Director and/or other designated staff. 
• Attend meetings at various geographic locations to assist with location and event needs. 
• Effectively administer calls and requests for meetings and information from the Senior Executive Director’s office.
• Effectively maintain database information for the Senior Executive Director’s contacts by updating his/her electronic contact list accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a calendar for the Senior Executive Director and other designated staff. Track appointments and other events. Maintain Network calendars for the Executive Director and Administrative Professional networks. 
• Plan, schedule, and organize all aspects of domestic and international travel for the Senior Executive Director and other staff as directed.
• Accurately and timely complete documentation and communication to register the Senior Executive Director and other designated staff for various meetings and conferences as directed.
• Accurately and timely prepare, audit, and process invoices for payment.
• Leads the planning and execution of the annual BCFS Administrative Professionals Network Retreat, overseeing all aspects of end-to-end, large-scale event coordination.
• Serve as Vice Chair of the BCFS Administration Support Professionals Steering Committee and collaborate with the Chair to align BCFS statewide administrative operations with the organization’s strategic plan and initiatives from the President’s Office. 

 What you’ll bring:

• A high school diploma (or G.E.D.) is required to perform essential job functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Certification in project management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of prior related experience required.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English professionally. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.
• Excellent professional business contract negotiation skills.
• Requires in-depth ability to plan, administer, and report budgets.
• Proficient working knowledge of project planning and budgetary management required.
• Requires excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required. 
• Requires the ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel.
• Requires the job holder to work nights and weekends as needed to meet business needs.
• Requires the ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires the ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires the ability to walk, stand, and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.  

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform various accounting and related duties within the Financial Services department.

What you'll do:

• Timely and accurately input cash deposit entries daily and reconcile to bank records weekly to ensure all deposits have been entered into the general ledger.
• Timely and accurately input accounts payable invoices for the Financial Services department for payment. 
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approve them for payment within the payable system daily.
• Assist with the weekly check run including, but not limited to:
  
  • Ensuring all invoices have been approved for payment.
  • Resolving issues with the campus (e.g., coding, missing documentation, incorrect dates, etc.).
  • Creating review files to identify potential issues pre-processing.
  • Assisting with the printing of the checks and EFT notices.
  • Preparing checks/EFT notices for mailing and distributing/mailing them.
• Timely and accurately update outstanding checks listing monthly.  Weekly work with the campuses to resolve items on the listing and send out letters when appropriate.
• Assist with expense reimbursement reports and foster care family payments and timely and accurately process them for payment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Timely and accurately input wire transactions each week.
• Assist with administration of PaperSave including, but not limited to:
  • Setting up and training new users
  • Responding and initial troubleshooting of user issues
  • Escalating issues to PaperSave when necessary
  • Tracking and following up on issues escalated to PaperSave to resolution
• Timely and accurately input journal entries and regional checks.
• Assist with the completion of manual journal entries and file uploads during the monthly close process.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge. Knowledge normally associated with work experience in the field of accounting. Involves ability to define problems, draw conclusions and make decisions dealing with abstract variables. Related college coursework preferred. High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required. Prior related training and experience is required. Minimum 3-5 years prior related experience required. 
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Requires ability to communicate clearly and make oneself understood effectively in face-to-face interactions; articulate with accuracy to communicate using the telephone.
• Requires organizational skills needed to provide attention to detail and maintain routines.

Requires excellent professional writing skills needed to compose inter-office correspondence and correspondence to donors, vendors, and a variety of other individuals, groups, and business entities

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Administrative Assistant serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services (BFCS) to support the Senior Executive Director of Administration and Operations in day-to-day administrative activities. Collaborate with the Regional Office Managers and the Network of administrative professionals in guiding administrative responsibilities and serve as a resource to all Texas regions. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Executive Director.
• Independently manage tasks and projects; research, analyze data, produce monthly reports, and assist with budget preparation and reporting as assigned and required.
• Serve as liaison between the Senior Executive Director and other personnel. 
• Effectively handle all types of communication, including internal and external constituents; provide support for correspondence.
• Effectively coordinate and provide logistical support for meetings as assigned by the Senior Executive Director and/or other designated staff. 
• Attend meetings at various geographic locations to assist with location and event needs. 
• Effectively administer calls and requests for meetings and information from the Senior Executive Director’s office.
• Effectively maintain database information for the Senior Executive Director’s contacts by updating his/her electronic contact list accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a calendar for the Senior Executive Director and other designated staff. Track appointments and other events. Maintain Network calendars for the Executive Director and Administrative Professional networks. 
• Plan, schedule, and organize all aspects of domestic and international travel for the Senior Executive Director and other staff as directed.
• Accurately and timely complete documentation and communication to register the Senior Executive Director and other designated staff for various meetings and conferences as directed.
• Accurately and timely prepare, audit, and process invoices for payment.
• Leads the planning and execution of the annual BCFS Administrative Professionals Network Retreat, overseeing all aspects of end-to-end, large-scale event coordination.
• Serve as Vice Chair of the BCFS Administration Support Professionals Steering Committee and collaborate with the Chair to align BCFS statewide administrative operations with the organization’s strategic plan and initiatives from the President’s Office. 

 What you’ll bring:

• A high school diploma (or G.E.D.) is required to perform essential job functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Certification in project management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of prior related experience required.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English professionally. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.
• Excellent professional business contract negotiation skills.
• Requires in-depth ability to plan, administer, and report budgets.
• Proficient working knowledge of project planning and budgetary management required.
• Requires excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required. 
• Requires the ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel.
• Requires the job holder to work nights and weekends as needed to meet business needs.
• Requires the ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires the ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires the ability to walk, stand, and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.  

We are seeking a Home Developer to join our Foster Care and Adoption Program. As a Home Developer, you will Shine Hope as you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of recruiting families to become Buckner foster parents and promoting Buckner Foster Care services to the community. You will also provide an ongoing assessment of the prospective families. The role will also provide monitoring and development of the licensed foster parents. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents for the Foster Care program. Recruit foster homes by writing letters, placing ads and giving presentations; take inquiries from potential foster families.
• Recruit and develop foster homes; participate in public relations assignments directed for purposes of educating the community about resource need within the region of service.
• Timely and accurately complete the required licensing, assessment, and support processes to ensure that families meet Licensing Standards and are appropriately prepared to care for children; make recommendations for utilization; introduce new families to field/adoptive staff for future utilization; amend individual licenses relative to caps, city, age ranges, etc. and renew licenses at required intervals.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with foster care resources, which includes identifying on-going training and support needs; assisting in obtaining such services along with other team members; coordinating, with assistance from other team members; providing support and strengthening Department relationships with foster parents; monitoring licensed foster or adoptive homes as required to ensure the home is in compliance with Licensing Standards and assisting families in resolving compliance issues.
• Work with foster parent in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.
• Assist foster parents with age-appropriate therapeutic and leisure activities.
• Consult with TDFPS staff with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of the children, which includes recommendations for support services to maintain the resource.
• Conduct investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster /adoptive homes in accordance with the TDFPS; identify issues and assist families in developing corrective action plans; and make recommendations for licensing enforcement when appropriate.
• Participate in regional needs assessment process by identifying and prioritizing foster / adoptive care needs at the local level.
• Provide / maintain reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as required.

 What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• Requires extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques required for specialized training programs.
• Requires working knowledge of the administration of training programs and knowledge of available literature in the social work field.
• Requires working knowledge of current social and economic problems of community and individual health, educational and recreational needs and community and State resources.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Floor Technician to join our community, which is committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents, associates, visitors, and families. As a Floor Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring the community visibly meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions of assigned areas in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in residents’ rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily.
• Clean and service all aspects of rooms, baths, offices, and common areas, seeking a "like new" effect.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc., while assuring that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly in place.
• Dust furniture and equipment; clean windows, window sills, mirrors, and light globes in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures; ensure that watermarks are removed from fixtures. Scour and polish bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar surfaces; replenish soap and towel supplies.
• Keep utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors as needed.
• Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, and disinfect all carpets.
• Operate large scrubbers, buffers, and polishers to maintain all hallways.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, and other contaminants from surfaces using appropriate cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Properly mix/dilute housekeeping chemicals and products according to instructions.
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and refill the trash receptacle with a plastic liner.
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
• Report burned-out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 What you’ll bring:

• Ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English. 
• Ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning requirements and cleaning agents.
• Ability to move cleaning equipment throughout the facility, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force continuously to move objects.
• Turns, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, pushes, pulls, handles, stands, and walks over 75% of the shift.
• Ability to learn to adjust and operate electric-powered cleaning equipment. Ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to make small repairs to plumbing fixtures.
• Ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in the vicinity and the ability to cooperate and work with other employees.
• Ability to work under close supervision, performing routine standardized tasks.
• Ability to comply with Patient rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.   

We are seeking a Lifestyles Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Lifestyles Associate, you will play an important role in all resident activities that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Develop, plan and implement social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities for residents.
• Encourage, motivate and assist residents to participate in social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities as determined by individual assessment; take part personally in activities.
• Assist and facilitate organized parties, games, trips, and other departmental activities in which residents participate campus-wide.
• Counsel residents at least once monthly.
• Participate in the development of interdisciplinary care plans for residents in cooperation with appropriate staff; document resident programs.
• Order activity supplies; coordinate the maintenance of music and craft supplies. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of activity room, storage areas and office.
• Recruit, train, coordinate and actively work with volunteers assigned to assist with activities.
• Make appropriate arrangements for off-campus group activities. Coordinate transportation for residents to off-campus activities.
• Post daily activities and special events. Conduct night and weekend functions as needed; coordinate seasonal decorating.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy. This level of knowledge is normally associated with the attainment of a High School Diploma (or G.E.D.). High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Requires proficient working knowledge and skill in recreation, creative arts, crafts, music, 
• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to convey detailed oral and written instructions which can be understood and carried out by residents, guests, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Requires ability to plan, promote, and direct community service programs in the interest of residents.
• Requires ability to evaluate and assign volunteers to appropriate tasks.
• Requires ability to work under flexible and busy schedules; some nights and weekends required.
• Requires ability to work under minimal supervision while exercising excellent professional judgment.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, guests, co-workers and the public; ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and hospitality in the delivery of services to residents.
• Requires ability to encourage dignity and self-esteem in residents, utilizing basic knowledge of human behavior and basic knowledge of physical/emotional needs and modalities of senior adults.

We are seeking a Family Coach/Case Manager to join our Family Hope Center. As a Family Coach, you will Shine Hope on our program participants as you interview individual clients and families in order to assess their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You will provide family coaching, also known as case management services to Family Hope Center clients and assist individuals and families with issues such as poverty, drug addiction, child and spousal abuse, and homelessness. You will also organize support groups, help clients obtain community services, refer patients to other community agencies, and collaborate with civic, religious, and business groups to combat social problems through community programs. This position requires he candidate to be able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.  Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Create, develop, and implement Family Hope Center programs in alignment with approved core programs and the Family Strengthening Framework to enhance the delivery of services that meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals/families as outlined in each person’s plan of service.
• Assist with the design and coordination of supportive services for families in accordance with program goals and objectives.
• Assist eligible program participants with out-of-home placement or placement in respite care with family and/or friends when necessary.
• Timely and accurately compile and analyze intake and referral information to make an assessment of clients/families’ needs; complete the enrollment process. Timely and accurately complete all necessary enrollment and assessment paperwork.
• Provide case management services including, but not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and updating individualized service plans, case notes, financial distributions, and referrals.
• Coordinate services for group and individual therapy for assigned families/clients as appropriate. Provide counseling for crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Assist program participants with accessing community resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments and other services.
• Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, job training, living skills training, employment services, housing, and child care services in order to coordinate services for program participants.
• Analyze program needs; develop, modify, and implement changes in the program to meet changing needs of clients.
• Create and manage schedule of events and classes. Coordinate and facilitate meetings and trainings for clients and groups, including, but not limited to, Substance Abuse, Parent Education, Conflict Resolution, and Anger Management.

 What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years prior related case management experience working with at risk children and families required.
• Requires proficient working knowledge of and/or work experience using community resources.
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak in English professionally.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Texas Home Visiting Program. In the role of Administrative Assistant, you will Shine Hope as you will provide program secretarial and receptionist functions including directing all incoming phone calls and preparing program correspondence. Provide accurate data entry into the DFPS PEIS database of all service data for all participants served in accordance with contract guidelines. Data entry includes registration, service data, and outcome data. You will also prepare invoices for payments; submit monthly billing and accounts receivables, perform monthly contract billing, maintain accurate accounting logs, and prepare purchase orders. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Perform all duties in a courteous manner and maintain excellence in customer service including but not limited to cheerfully greeting clients and visitors with a smile and exercising respect with co-workers.
• Accept inquiry calls, provide information and complete an initial screening on prospective parents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Timely and accurately prepare and manage billing for Texas Home Visiting program in accordance with established guidelines; maintain accurate and complete accounts receivable records.
• Prepare Texas Home Visiting accounts receivable reports and meet timely with the Program Supervisor to resolve any discrepancies.
• Supervise the overall needs of the Texas Home Visiting office such as, office supplies stocked for staff use; keep the appearance of the office in accordance with the holidays and special events.
• Review and accurately process mail, faxes, emails, and other correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive, professional appearance and demeanor while interacting and/or communicating with others.
• Answer phone calls and appropriately respond to inquiries and requests for information for the Texas Home Visiting program.
• Generate reports as requested. Accurately prepare and proofread memos, letters, spreadsheets and other documents and correspondence as required. Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Timely and accurately prepare and monitor subcontractor agreements as required.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Prior work experience in education, child health and development, child abuse or neglect, and/or parent education preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience using community resources preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with in-home visitation preferred. 
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Utility Worker/Dishwasher to join our community committed to delivering outstanding kitchen preparation. As a Utility washer/Dishwasher, you will play an important role in all phases of kitchen preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Set-up, breakdown and maintain the dish room and pot washing area.
• Set-up, breakdown and clean floor safety mats.
• Clean all pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glassware, and utensils, including washing, drying and storing.
• Clean and sanitize all carts.
• Clean production equipment and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Mops and sweep kitchen, dry storeroom, walk-in coolers to be free of debris.
• Take out trash on an ongoing basis.
• Keep log sheets for the dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
• Assist in receiving and storing groceries, frozen foods, produce, etc.; date and rotate canned goods as directed.
• Detect, correct and report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires proficient ability to read, write and understand both business documents that are written in English and verbal instructions given in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers; ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to stoop, turn, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand and walk over 75% of the shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment; recognize differences in sound generated by each piece of equipment or machinery which may indicate operation problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision while performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration of residents in vicinity and ability to work and cooperate with other employees.
• Requires ability to learn basic food serving, cleanliness, and sanitation requirements.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Cook, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Review menus and select appropriate ingredients in order to prepare for cooking meals.
• Cook breakfast, lunch and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing in appearance; must use standard recipes.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records.
• Maintain food inventories and completes requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules for readiness at meal times.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food.
• Serve food according to portion-control guidelines and program needs.
• Prepare food for special diets.
• Receive and store groceries, canned food, frozen food, and produce; date perishable items.
• Move foods and ingredients to/from storeroom and kitchens.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. 
• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Requires ability to read and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral instructions given in English.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
• Turns, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, pushes, pulls, handles, stands, walks over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to recognize difference in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operating problems or safety concerns.

We are seeking a Laundry Worker to join our community committed to delivering outstanding housekeeping services to our residents. As a Laundry Worker, you will play an important role in all phases of the laundry that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Pick up laundry from various floors three to four times daily during shift.
• Pick up dirty laundry from Sagecrest and Green Houses as scheduled.
• Sort all dirty laundry by kind in accordance with established procedures.
• Weigh and load each washing machine appropriately in accordance with established procedures.
• Program each machine and record on laundry forms the required information.
• Timely deliver personal clothes and laundry to the High Rise, Sagecrest and the Green Houses.
• Help fold and dry clean linen as directed.
• Follow all infection control practices for the laundry in accordance with established policies and procedures. Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Properly mix/dilute laundry detergents/chemicals and products according to instructions.
• Detect, correct and/or immediately report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) preferred.
• Requires knowledge of procedures required to operate the Laundry in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Requires knowledge of and ability to comply with established sanitation procedures.
• Requires ability to follow infection control practices that may vary to include universal precautions as well as isolation procedures.
• Requires proficient ability to read, write, and understand business documents which are written in English. Requires ability to understand verbal English and speak English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires the ability to move laundry carts/equipment throughout the facility, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, unload carts, load washers and push loaded carts up ramps.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community, committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Culinary Server, you will play an important role in all phases of serving that meet or exceed Buckner's quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Possesses great guest relations and communication skills.
• Deliver hospitality, enhance every guest experience.
• Be able to navigate through the menu and describe featured menu items. Demonstrate extensive menu knowledge.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders. Be able to send orders to the kitchen accurately via the point-of-sale system. Partner with all associates to serve food and beverages promptly.
• Responsible for all side-work duties assigned and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all dining areas, and some kitchen areas.
• Work successfully as part of a team.
• Receive and store groceries, frozen food, produce, etc.; date and rotate canned goods.
• Detect, correct or report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.
• Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions, and changes

 What you’ll bring:

• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handler’s certificate.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operation problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a RN, you will impact the lives of our residents through providing professional nursing care. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you’ll do:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal nursing care regulations.
• Plan, organize, and lead nursing personnel in providing quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to execute elder care policies.
• Conduct rounds for assessment, care completion, and evaluations.
• Administer prescribed treatments, including injections and testing.
• Ensure adherence to individual service plans and provide necessary care.
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.
• Working knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures, including infection control.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• A friendly attitude and a servant’s heart.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a RN, you will impact the lives of our residents through providing professional nursing care. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you’ll do:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal nursing care regulations.
• Plan, organize, and lead nursing personnel in providing quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to execute elder care policies.
• Conduct rounds for assessment, care completion, and evaluations.
• Administer prescribed treatments, including injections and testing.
• Ensure adherence to individual service plans and provide necessary care.
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.
• Working knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures, including infection control.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• A friendly attitude and a servant’s heart.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As an LVN, you will inspire happiness in the community through excellence in customer service while coordinating resident care management and staff direction.

We are seeking a Lead Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Lead Culinary Server, you will play an important role in all phases of service that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments; replace any absent or reassign team members to ensure there is proper coverage to cover daily workload.
• Orient new team members on department Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
• Welcome residents and guests to the culinary venue and coordinate seating location. Greet residents and guests in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Provide a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Accurately take resident and guest orders, entering menu selections into a point-of-sale or similar tracking electronic
• Serve meals and beverages in a prompt and professional manner while maintaining The Stayton and Buckner’s hospitality and service standards.
• Clear tables during and after residents and guests have concluded Arrange table settings appropriately and efficiently.
• Facilitate the to go/take-out
• Audit each server's side job assignment for completeness prior to And communicate on-going performance feedback.
• In absence of Dining Room Manager, position serves as supervisor for the

 What you’ll bring:

• Ability to learn and demonstrate basic food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Experience leading a team is preferred.
• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• Ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Ability to make self clearly understood in face-to-face communication.
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force continuously to move objects.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires the ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community and deliver outstanding food to our residents. As a server, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meet or exceed Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in others' lives! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.
• Receive and store groceries, frozen foods, produce, etc.; date and rotate canned goods.
• Detect, correct, and/or report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires the ability to read, write, and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

About the Role
As the Manager of Program Administration for the Family Hope Centers, you will Shine Hope and provide support toward strategic goals and best practices for Family Hope Centers programs in Texas to ensure alignment with Buckner’s mission, vision, and values. You will also participate in developing and implementing plans to meet overall goals and objectives and demonstrate operational competence for continued program development. This position requires the candidate to be near a Family Hope Center location in Texas.

What you will do
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through the accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Family Hope Centers & Family Support Services and program leaders to analyze program needs and assist in program projects as requested to support Family Hope Center programs domestically to meet the program and organizational objectives.
• Provide support for domestic Family Hope Centers & Family Support Services programs and support services to meet strategic goals and processes, ensuring best practices and continuity in collaboration with the Senior Director and program leaders.
• Work effectively with the Manager of Program Administration for Buckner Children and Family Services (BCFS) Operation and Strategic Planning to support BCFS key initiatives and projects as requested by the BCFS Vice President & COO and President.
• Manage technology platforms, the Teams site, and other databases for Buckner services across the state. Provide training for staff as needed. 
• Collaborate with the team to help develop and promote quality control initiatives to support existing Continuous Quality Improvement processes for Family Hope Centers & Family Support Services.
• Understand budget requirements and sound financial management, following Buckner policy and procedures. Assists in developing and monitoring the program budget as needed, tracking revenue and expenditures of the program, and reporting this information to the appropriate Director. Assist with billing as needed, including, but not limited to, contractor payments and invoice submissions. 
• Manage program compliance in collaboration with leaders to ensure Policy and Procedures and other programmatic processes remain compliant with state, federal, and other regulatory entities.
• Manage project management software for the Family Hope Center and Family Support Services teams by monitoring project completion in the database and communicating project barriers throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate across the BCFS organization in support of Family Hope Centers and Family Support Programs to bring consistency and quality best practices across all domestic programs.
• Participate with the BCFS team members to assist in collaboration and program planning as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures, and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as required.
• Assist in updating policies and procedures, as needed, to ensure compliance.

What you will bring to the team:
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team, we need you to come with the following:

• Associate’s Degree in a business administration, project management, or related field of study required.
• Minimum of 3 years prior related business experience required. Experience in social services preferred. 
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English professionally.
• Requires ability to multitask and handle multiple projects and effectively prioritize tasks independently.
• Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Requires fine attention to detail and ability to maintain a routine.
• Requires ability to work with sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, communicate with people in situations with some background noise.
• Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to demonstrate good hospitality skills including pleasant phone voice and enjoy serving others, meeting clients’ needs.
• Requires ability to be a self-starter and self-motivated as well as appropriately prioritize projects and tasks.
• Requires ability to work within budgets.
• Requires ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel.
• Requires jobholder to work before and after normal business hours, some nights and weekends, as needed to meet client and business needs including promptly responding to phone calls, text messages and emails.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Requires the ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires proficient ability to exhibit detail-oriented skills necessary to understand and manage a wide range of information.
• Requires in-depth ability to plan, administer, and report budgets.
• Requires proficient working knowledge of budgetary management and development of policies and procedures.
• Requires ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings, conferences, workshops, and retreats as required.
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
• Requires recognition that the organization is a faith-based organization operating with a commitment to Christian principles. 

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner
Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Shift: 12 Hours – 6 PM to 6 AM
Job Schedule: Full Time

We are seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As an LVN, you will impact the lives of our residents through providing professional nursing care. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you’ll do

• Ensure adherence to individual service plans and administer prescribed treatments.
• Conduct meaningful rounds with residents and record visits on charts.
• Administer injections, perform in-house testing procedures, and record vital signs.
• Supervise and assign duties to nurse aides, monitor their work, and assist in carrying out the activities program.
• Communicate with physicians and follow through with orders. Handle medication preparation, administration, and documentation.
• Monitor condition of medication room, cart, and refrigerator.
• Chart accurately and in accordance with facility policy and state guidelines.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.
• Working knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures, including infection control.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• A friendly attitude and a servant’s heart.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Role
As the Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for the recruitment, coordination and provision of services to foster children, foster families, and foster adoptive families. You will provide foster parent training and monitor homes for compliance to state minimum standards. You will also promote foster care and adoptive services in the community and supervise home development and recruitment activities to ensure compliance with state regulatory and contract guidelines. Supervise caseworkers and ensure compliance with all contracts and regulatory standards.

What you will do
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through the accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Supports the sourcing, hiring, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and providing direction to direct reports. Provide professional growth and development; support the development and communication of annual goals and objectives; monitor and provide constructive feedback; conduct annual performance evaluations. 
• Support in addressing Timely and accurately the personnel issues, including commendations and disciplinary actions, using appropriate professional documentation.
• Assist with preparing the budget for the assigned foster care programs and provide continuous monitoring of the budget and other program resources to ensure they are used efficiently and appropriately.
• Assist in the preparation of developmental plans or corrective action involving caseworkers who are out of compliance with minimum standards, as well as Buckner policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the ongoing supervision of foster homes. Ensure compliance with state minimum standards through evaluation during quarterly home visits.
• Prepare developmental plans or corrective action involving foster families that are out of compliance with state standards, T3 expectations, and Buckner policy and procedures. Document corrective action and progress toward goals in the family’s file.
• Maintain all client documentation in accordance with established minimum standards, T3C requirements, and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Complete thorough documentation in a timely manner for home files in order to meet minimum standards and T3C requirements. Maintain all foster home documentation in accordance with established guidelines. Audit home files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Review and approve all child placement activities, investigation findings, and corrective and adverse action plans involving clients.
• Review and approve admission forms, initial and subsequent placement documents, investigation reports, initial plans of service, updated plans of service, discharge or transfer plans and summaries, any restrictions imposed on a child, and documentation regarding contacts with the client.
• Review and approve service plans to ensure the goals and services align with the child’s custom strengths, needs and permanency plan. Provide written confirmation that the child, youth or young adult continues to meet criteria for and benefiting from the evidence informed treatment model offered through the program.
• Participate in child placement decisions for children being placed in foster homes.
• Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents and the development of homes for the Foster Care program. 
• Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentations to the general public when scheduled.
• Supervise and provide pre-service and ongoing training of foster families.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Coordinate foster parent support group. 
• Perform and/or recredentialing studies for licensed foster homes.
• Coordinate foster parent training events. 
• Complete and /or approve home studies for potential foster parents as a part of the licensing process.
• Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. 
• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client’s plan of service.
• Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes. 
• Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing, T3C standards and Buckner policy and procedures.
• Complete case documentation, treatment plans and discharge plans in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements, T3C standards and Buckner policies and procedures.
• Communicate with DFPS, SSCC’s and other placement agencies by telephone; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs; attend court hearings and permanency conferences for children.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to supervisor, DFPS, and appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster/adoptive homes in accordance with DFPS; identify issues and assist families in developing corrective action plans; and make recommendations when appropriate.  

What you’ll bring to the team:
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team, we need you to come with the following:

• Requires basic understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally associated with the attainment of a Master’s Degree in a related field. A bachelor’s degree is required in a human service field. Involves the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions dealing with abstract variables. Knowledge and experience must meet at least one of the following options for qualifying as child placement management staff based on the Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies:
  • Master’s Degree specializing in the human services field, nine credit hours in graduate level courses that focus on family and individual function, with at least 2 years of documented child placement experience working in a Child Placing Agency; or 
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, nine credit hours in graduate level courses that focus on family and individual function and interaction, with 3 years of documented experience in a child placing agency; or
  •  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field, nine credit hours in undergraduate level courses that focus on family and individual function and interaction, with 4 years of documented experience in a child placing agency; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 5 years of documented experience in a child placement agency. 
• Requires excellent skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Requires ability to work effectively with culturally diverse youth and families.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of the legalities involved with medical/clinical intervention.
• Requires excellent counseling and problem-solving skills.
• Requires excellent public speaking skills and the ability to successfully communicate in a professional manner with a multi-ethnic population base in the community; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to observe and make accurate assessments of situations and individuals and determine appropriate action required. 
• Requires proficient working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and requirements governing programs and services. 
• Requires ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings; requires ability to work effectively with individuals in a multi-ethnic population.
• Requires ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings, conferences, and workshops, as required. 
• Requires ability to effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to include but not limited to staff selection, development, motivation, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Requires ability to recognize differences in sounds, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; and ability to differentiate tones and volume in conversations.
• Requires ability to prioritize tasks and respond in crisis/pressure situations; requires flexibility to meet changing business needs. 
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Requires the ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires proficient ability to exhibit detail-oriented skills necessary to understand and manage a wide range of information. 
• Requires proficient working knowledge of budgetary management and development of policies and procedures.
• Requires the ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings, conferences, workshops, and retreats as required. 
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community and deliver outstanding service to our residents. As a Culinary Server, you will play an important role in all phases of serving that meet or exceed Lightwell's quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in others' lives! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in an electric blender; prepare a steam table.
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires Food Handler’s Certification.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers.
• Requires the ability to make oneself clearly understood by others.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires the ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment, and/or machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding services. As a Culinary Server, you will play an important role in all phases of service that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot carts and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Age 21 with a valid driver's license and clean driving record so you can be insured on the Buckner insurance and provide transportation of meals within the Campus.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires the ability to make oneself clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operational problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a culinary server, you will play an important role in all phases of serving that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operation problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.
•  The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a server, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.
• Receive and store groceries, frozen foods, produce, etc.; date, rotate canned goods.
• Detect, correct and/or report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Development Officer, Church Engagement to join our team committed to creating outstanding partnerships with our community. As a Development Officer, Church Engagement you will play an important role in developing, maintaining, and expanding strategic relationships between Buckner International and assigned churches, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Knowledge of the Northeast Texas and Houston regions would be preferred. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of churches and entities primarily for the purposes of fundraising as well as partnering in the various aspects of Buckner. These entities include but are not limited to colleges/universities, religious associations and denominations, and other Christian non-profits.
• Develop, track, and implement engagement strategies for churches and non-profits in an assigned portfolio. This includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships (including performing moves management) with churches, pastors, and key ministry leaders.
• Prepare and present appropriate written Funding Proposals that assist Buckner Development in reaching its annual fundraising goals.
• Connect with churches and non-profits in a consistent and strategic manner and deepen relationships.
• Promote and encourage churches and non-profits to participate in Buckner Volunteer Engagement and Buckner Missions opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• Identify individuals within churches and non-profits who have an affinity for Buckner and the estimated ability to support Buckner philanthropically and introduce them to the appropriate Development Gift Officer.
• Consistently increase in understanding of Buckner Children and Family Services (BCFS) and Buckner Retirement Services (BRS) service offerings in detail to effectively communicate the value added for churches, denominations, non-profits and networks.
• Collaborate across departmental lines and Regions to effectively engage churches and non-profits.
• Report and record all engagement activity with churches and non-profits in Buckner’s CRM. This includes telephone calls, emails, correspondence, and personal visits.
• Speak to groups, churches, organizations, networks, non-profits, and other related groups both domestically and internationally about the ministries of Buckner.
• Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, consultants, agencies, non-profits and organizations to develop relationships domestically and internationally to enhance the delivery of services to clients.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to monitor, assess, and help develop relationships with donors, churches, and ministry organizations.

 What you’ll bring:

• The ability to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and donor prospects in the assigned area for all Buckner ministries and programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of 1 years of prior related experience is required in building and sustaining relationships with constituents engaged with an organization.
• Requires 1 or more years of demonstrable experience in major gift work or church engagement work where relationships and/or individual efforts resulted in more than $300,000 of funds consistently on an annual basis.
• Prior experience preparing and presenting project proposals and prefers candidates that have worked in collaborative environments or initiatives thereby demonstrating they are able to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate within various stakeholders to meet fundraising goals.
• Strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated success in developing strong collaborative relationships with organizational peers and outside colleagues.
• Poven successful experience in identifying, cultivating, and sustaining relationships that lead to financial or other contributions to an organization.
• Strong communication skills including but not limited to negotiation, influence and consensus building in order to interface with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external vendors and agencies. This includes proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects, as well as implementing strategic program goals.
• Recognition that the organization is a faith-based organization operating with a commitment to Christian principles.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Development Officer, Church Engagement to join our team committed to creating outstanding partnerships with our community. As a Development Officer, Church Engagement you will play an important role in developing, maintaining, and expanding strategic relationships between Buckner International and assigned churches, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Experience in fundraising in Houston, TX area required. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of churches and entities primarily for the purposes of fundraising as well as partnering in the various aspects of Buckner. These entities include but are not limited to colleges/universities, religious associations and denominations, and other Christian non-profits.
• Develop, track, and implement engagement strategies for churches and non-profits in an assigned portfolio. This includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships (including performing moves management) with churches, pastors, and key ministry leaders.
• Prepare and present appropriate written Funding Proposals that assist Buckner Development in reaching its annual fundraising goals.
• Connect with churches and non-profits in a consistent and strategic manner and deepen relationships.
• Promote and encourage churches and non-profits to participate in Buckner Volunteer Engagement and Buckner Missions opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• Identify individuals within churches and non-profits who have an affinity for Buckner and the estimated ability to support Buckner philanthropically and introduce them to the appropriate Development Gift Officer.
• Consistently increase in understanding of Buckner Children and Family Services (BCFS) and Buckner Retirement Services (BRS) service offerings in detail to effectively communicate the value added for churches, denominations, non-profits and networks.
• Collaborate across departmental lines and Regions to effectively engage churches and non-profits.
• Report and record all engagement activity with churches and non-profits in Buckner’s CRM. This includes telephone calls, emails, correspondence, and personal visits.
• Speak to groups, churches, organizations, networks, non-profits, and other related groups both domestically and internationally about the ministries of Buckner.
• Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, consultants, agencies, non-profits and organizations to develop relationships domestically and internationally to enhance the delivery of services to clients.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to monitor, assess, and help develop relationships with donors, churches, and ministry organizations.

 What you’ll bring:

• The ability to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and donor prospects in the assigned area for all Buckner ministries and programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of 1 years of prior related experience is required in building and sustaining relationships with constituents engaged with an organization.
• Requires 1 or more years of demonstrable experience in major gift work or church engagement work where relationships and/or individual efforts resulted in more than $300,000 of funds consistently on an annual basis.
• Prior experience preparing and presenting project proposals and prefers candidates that have worked in collaborative environments or initiatives thereby demonstrating they are able to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate within various stakeholders to meet fundraising goals.
• Strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated success in developing strong collaborative relationships with organizational peers and outside colleagues.
• Poven successful experience in identifying, cultivating, and sustaining relationships that lead to financial or other contributions to an organization.
• Strong communication skills including but not limited to negotiation, influence and consensus building in order to interface with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external vendors and agencies. This includes proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects, as well as implementing strategic program goals.
• Recognition that the organization is a faith-based organization operating with a commitment to Christian principles.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a The DFCA Case Manager.  The DFCA Case Manager serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for the coordination and provision of services to foster children, foster families, and foster adoptive families. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client’s plan of service.
• Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes.
• Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures.
• Provide family and/or support to foster care clients.
• Complete thorough documentation for case files in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements and Buckner policies and procedures.
• Maintain all documentation of client’s files in accordance with established minimum standards and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes.
• Timely and thoroughly complete all necessary admission and assessment paperwork; plan and complete discharge paperwork.
• Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assess the child’s educational needs and coordinate with the child’s identified school and family on appropriate child-specific services. Provide guidance and support to the foster parents. Ensure the child’s educational portfolio is updated routinely.
• Develop, monitor, review discharge summary in collaboration with the post-permanency specialist and provide ongoing aftercare services for identified children in coordination with Post Permanency Coordinator.
• Work with foster parents in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.
• Collaborate with STAR Health to ensure effective communication and coordination of service.
• Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required.
• Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children.
• Facilitate and lead trainings for foster parents to provide them with pre-service and continuing education.
• Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentation to the general public as required.
• Communicate with DFPS and other placement agencies by telephone and encrypted email; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs
• Attend and participate in permanency conferences, family group conferences, circle of support meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Prepare progress reports for placement agency caseworkers as requested.

 What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge and experience must meet Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience.
• Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Requires ability to work effectively with culturally diverse youth and families.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a The DFCA Case Manager.  The DFCA Case Manager serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for the coordination and provision of services to foster children, foster families, and foster adoptive families. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client’s plan of service.
• Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes.
• Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures.
• Provide family and/or support to foster care clients.
• Complete thorough documentation for case files in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements and Buckner policies and procedures.
• Maintain all documentation of client’s files in accordance with established minimum standards and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes.
• Timely and thoroughly complete all necessary admission and assessment paperwork; plan and complete discharge paperwork.
• Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assess the child’s educational needs and coordinate with the child’s identified school and family on appropriate child-specific services. Provide guidance and support to the foster parents. Ensure the child’s educational portfolio is updated routinely.
• Develop, monitor, review discharge summary in collaboration with the post-permanency specialist and provide ongoing aftercare services for identified children in coordination with Post Permanency Coordinator.
• Work with foster parents in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.
• Collaborate with STAR Health to ensure effective communication and coordination of service.
• Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required.
• Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children.
• Facilitate and lead trainings for foster parents to provide them with pre-service and continuing education.
• Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentation to the general public as required.
• Communicate with DFPS and other placement agencies by telephone and encrypted email; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs
• Attend and participate in permanency conferences, family group conferences, circle of support meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Prepare progress reports for placement agency caseworkers as requested.

 What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge and experience must meet Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience.
• Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Requires ability to work effectively with culturally diverse youth and families.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a The DFCA Case Manager.  The DFCA Case Manager serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for the coordination and provision of services to foster children, foster families, and foster adoptive families. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client’s plan of service.
• Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes.
• Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures.
• Provide family and/or support to foster care clients.
• Complete thorough documentation for case files in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements and Buckner policies and procedures.
• Maintain all documentation of client’s files in accordance with established minimum standards and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes.
• Timely and thoroughly complete all necessary admission and assessment paperwork; plan and complete discharge paperwork.
• Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assess the child’s educational needs and coordinate with the child’s identified school and family on appropriate child-specific services. Provide guidance and support to the foster parents. Ensure the child’s educational portfolio is updated routinely.
• Develop, monitor, review discharge summary in collaboration with the post-permanency specialist and provide ongoing aftercare services for identified children in coordination with Post Permanency Coordinator.
• Work with foster parents in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.
• Collaborate with STAR Health to ensure effective communication and coordination of service.
• Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required.
• Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children.
• Facilitate and lead trainings for foster parents to provide them with pre-service and continuing education.
• Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentation to the general public as required.
• Communicate with DFPS and other placement agencies by telephone and encrypted email; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs
• Attend and participate in permanency conferences, family group conferences, circle of support meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Prepare progress reports for placement agency caseworkers as requested.

 What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge and experience must meet Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience.
• Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Requires ability to work effectively with culturally diverse youth and families.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

We are seeking a Dietary Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Dietary Assistant you will b responsible for assisting Culinary and kitchen staff with supporting functions such as setting tables, preparing trays, preparing serving lines, washing dishes, cleaning, etc.  Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.
• Receive and store groceries, frozen foods, produce, etc.; date, rotate canned goods.
• Detect, correct and/or report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.
• Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions and changes.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Maintain compliance with all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Provide training and support to new staff members as directed by a supervisor.
• Help with prep work for meal services.
• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested.

 What you’ll bring:

• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English. 
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.  Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.  Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operation problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.
• Requires ability to learn basic food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires sufficient good health to properly discharge duties.  Employees shall not be permitted to work who have infectious disease or skin lesion for the duration of the communicability.
• Requires ability to comply with Patient Rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.