Direct Care Worker -2nd Shift

Direct Care Worker Opportunity

Competitive wage starting at $18.00/hr

Opportunity to receive 2 raises within the first 90 days

All applicants must be at least 24 years old.

So what does Maryhurst do anyway?

At Maryhurst, our residential programs, community-based homes and our outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent, community or family-based settings. Maryhurst's community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better, more hope-filled futures. And lastly, the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children, adults and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support, ultimately clearing barriers to success at home, at school, and in the community. Renewal provides one-on-one, group and family counseling in office, home or school-based settings.

What does it take to be a Direct Care Worker?

The Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the dorm or group home setting. This is an integral and rewarding role that provides structure, safety and care to severely traumatized children who most often are victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse.

The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and at bedtime providing a consistent and warm environment that they desperately need.

The Direct Care Worker may dispense medications as necessary, keep accurate documentation, and attend weekly/monthly meetings.

The Direct Care Worker functions as a conscientious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor to assist the kids in building positive coping strategies, independent living skills and healthy relationships.

The applicant must have the following abilities: To work as a team member; perform basic writing, communications, and computer skills; function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth; respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting.

Physical and sensory requirements

• Ability to perform safe crisis management (SCM)
• Reaching above the shoulder level
• Walking
• Bending at the waist
• Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 50 max pounds
• Repetitive kneeling movements to and from the floor
• Sustained kneeling position for up to 10 minutes
• Supporting another participant/client's body weight
• Standing for up to 8 hours
• Driving

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 24 years old.

All shifts: Persons applying for these positions must be willing and able to perform "Safe Crisis Management", a technique used to restrain or transport a resident who has temporarily lost control of their behavior. Maryhurst provides extensive training opportunities for all employees who will have direct contact with the clients.

• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED

What days will I work?

2nd shift positions are 4 day work weeks and are scheduled from 2:00pm to 12:00am during the week and from either 8:00am - 4:00pm or 3:45pm - 12:00am on the weekends. Currently Saturday and Sunday shifts are required for all Direct Care Workers.

Benefits available to Full Time Staff available 45 days from start date:

• Anthem Health Insurance and Wellness plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Student Loan Debt Repayment Plan
• Short Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance,
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts for Medical and Day Care expenses
• Retirement plan
• Maryhurst also offers free Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Generous PTO (paid time off)