Cottage Cleaning Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Cottage Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within 5 residential cottages. This role ensures all living areas, common spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens are clean and sanitized according to health and safety standards. The cleaner works closely with residential staff to support a nurturing and supportive environment for residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and understands the importance of maintaining a respectful and trauma-informed approach when working in a residential youth setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform daily cleaning tasks in assigned areas such as youth rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and kitchens.
2. Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, and mirrors.
3. Conduct floor care: Sweep, mop, polish and vacuum floors in all areas, including common areas, resident rooms, and offices.
4. Dust and polish furniture, surfaces, and fixtures.
5. Empty trash and recycling bins.
6. Clean interior and exterior windows, removing dirt and grime on regular basis
7. Clean and maintain kitchen areas, including appliances, counters, and cupboards.
8. Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door handles and light switches
9. Ensure proper use and disposal of cleaning solutions and chemicals, following safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
10. Ensure that areas are free of hazards.
11. Restock cleaning supplies and ensure all cleaning equipment is in working order
12. Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities.
13. Manage and maintain cleaning schedules and inventory
14. Coordinate with residential staff to ensure cleaning aligns with youth routines
15. Support setup/cleanup for special events or group activities.
16. Participate in basic training related to trauma-informed care
17. Report any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
18. Maintain a calm, orderly space to support the emotional well-being of youth.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

***THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in residential or commercial cleaning preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in using cleaning equipment and products safely and effectively
• Knowledge of various cleaning methods and techniques
• Minimum six (6) months’ experience with children
• Certification in custodial or a related field is an asset

Licenses & Certifications:

• First Aid and CPR Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of new hire date (classes available onsite).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy.
• Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening.

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Annual Training Requirements: The following training topics are required annually: Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities not limited to:

• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families rules and regulations regarding the care of children.
• Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of agency's organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors and other individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Skill in training new employees.

Essential Physical Skills:

• An ability to participate in physical activities that may require bending, stooping, and moderate lifting.
• Ability to run, walk, skip, hop or jump, bend and stoop.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
• Ability to perform physical restraint techniques as required utilizing the CPI method with training

Environmental Conditions:

• Treatment Center Environment.
• Possible exposure to verbal abuse and physical behavior.
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable disease.
• Works both indoors and outdoors on a routine basis.
• High interaction with children.
• Moderately high level of potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens