Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Care Staff

Beloved Ones STRTP is looking for qualified candidates for a Direct Care Staff position.

Qualifications:
Direct care staff shall meet one of the following requirements prior to employment:

• Direct Care must be 21 years of age
• Have a High school diploma or equivalent
• Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.
• Have relevant experience as determined by the Department to meet any of the above requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Supports BOSTRTP’s mission, vision, philosophies and goals
• Adheres to the requirements and regulations as set forth by the Title 22, the latest Interim Licensing Standards, CDSS, & Community Care Licensing
• Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as to Beloved Ones’ Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Reports immediately any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect by following all Mandated Reporting guidelines.
• Reports all incidents, minor and serious, provides updates to mental health staff, CFTs, and Administrator
• Attends scheduled meetings as required
• Apply the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
• Completes other duties as directed by the Program Administrator, or designee

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Administration of discipline and setting limits of behavior that are trauma-informed care standards -notating resident’s progress.
• Assist with access to core services, supports, and daily activities, as well as emotional and social supports.
• Ability to assist residents during meal preparation, housekeeping responsibilities, personal hygiene, grooming and other activities as needed.
• Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
• Ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve
• Demonstrate the ability to be a positive role model and have excellent leadership skills
• Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet, and other software applications
• Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively work as a part of a professional team
• Assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems
• Supervision, protection, and care of children at all times, individually and in group/family settings
• reporting to BOSTRTP’s facility manager and making recommendations for any identified problem

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of valid California Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance (only required for employees who transport clients)
• Copy of official state driving record
• Three (3) employment references
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
• Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment)
• Working cellular telephone

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs, walking up inclines, and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds.

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

Saturday - Sunday 6:00 am to 10:00 pm