Direct Care Staff

Minimum Qualifications

Direct Care Staff

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with troubled children as a paraprofessional, volunteer, or intern in a social service, residential, educational, or institutional setting; OR
• Must possess at least two (2) years of college credit (minimum 30 semester hours) and one (1) year of experience working with troubled children.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with coworkers, medical personnel, and other individuals necessary to meet children’s needs.
• Must demonstrate basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control when working with children.
• Must possess strong organizational, writing, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to perform conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background checks, and all other required clearances.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive adult mentor and role model for all children while respecting boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Supervise, support, transport, and encourage assigned children.
• Provide continuous supervision appropriate to each child’s level of need, including auditory and/or visual awareness.
• Intervene as necessary to ensure each child’s safety and well-being.
• Assist children with activities of daily living (ADLs), hygiene, meals, homework, and life-skills development.
• Prepare and/or assist with preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner as assigned.
• Perform deep cleaning, laundry, and general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Be knowledgeable of each child’s habits, interests, behavioral needs, medical needs, and service plan goals.
• Provide daily documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and medication distribution as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing goal-oriented service plans.
• Share relevant information with incoming staff at shift change to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide crisis intervention consistent with agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct frequent bed checks during overnight shifts and remain awake and alert throughout the shift.
• Notify the LCCA and Team Leader of all significant observations, incidents, or concerns.
• Establish helping relationships with clients using clinically directed concepts and interventions as trained.
• Prepare and submit well-organized reports within required timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of client and program operations.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at all times.
• Attend and participate in required trainings, workshops, and in-services.
• Comply with agency policies, program procedures, contract requirements, and all applicable Licensing Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader that do not interfere with direct childcare responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person