Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

POSITION: Housekeeping    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a G.E.D. or high school diploma. Must pass and maintain all background checks required by DCS. Must have a valid Indiana Drivers License

POSITION PHILOSOPHY: T.C. Harris School & Academy is seeking a Housekeeper. Housekeepers at T.C. Harris School work together with a team to provide a clean and healthy environment for our clients. Housekeepers clean the business offices, restrooms, living units and school area as well as doing laundry for our students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LISTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Vacuuming office and living areas
• Mopping office and living areas
• Disinfecting and cleaning all areas of the building
• Student Laundry
• Teamwork
• Dependability
• Weekend rotations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to implement agency-approved physical intervention techniques as trained by T.C. Harris with the ability to manage students up to 150 pounds frequently and in excess of 200 pounds occasionally. Bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, walking, standing, running, squatting, and bilateral manual dexterity to perform as described above. This requires you to be able to go from a standing, knelling or crouching position into a sitting position without assistance while possibly restraining a student. Ability to supervise, monitor and effectively communicate with students in a variety of communication styles and abilities.

Ability to stay awake during assigned shifts.

Mental Requirements:

Ability to use good judgment, make quick decisions in the moment, and use good problem-solving skills. Ability to stay alert during working hours.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, students, guardians, case managers and other external contacts both verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand written and oral direction and to read, write, and understand English. Ability to accurately and legibly complete all required documentation. Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control while managing students’ aggressive behavior and in chaotic and tense situations.

Ability and willingness to implement approved de-escalation and intervention techniques as trained by the company. Requires the ability to accompany, participate with and supervise students on community outings to zoos, parks, swimming pools, trampoline park, etc..

Working/Environmental Conditions:

Fast pace and may sometimes be noisy or distracting.

Some work areas are not air-conditioned. While you are primarily indoors in temperature-controlled spaces, occasionally work is performed outdoors.

Students' behavior can be offensive or obtrusive and may require physical intervention.

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.