Direct Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Elks Aidmore, Inc., a 85-year-old non-profit agency located in Conyers, Georgia, is one of the fastest growing therapeutic foster care programs in Georgia. To continue the recent success of the expansion program, the agency is recruiting for Direct Care Specialist in the Conyers office. We are seeking full-time, relief and PRN staff.

The Direct Care Specialist is responsible to the team and program administration for implementing the childcare philosophies, policies, procedures and practices of Elks Aidmore Inc. as they pertain to this job description, as directed by program administration, and as needed by the team, resident, and custodian. The Direct Care Specialist must be dependable, emotionally stable and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are considered essential to the performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e., sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, hearing. and the ability to physically restrain (when necessary). The Direct Care Specialist must serve as a role model for the residents, be able to work with other staff members, and be able to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed.

The Direct Care Specialist must have an understanding of the concepts of residential childcare and be able to work with young people who exhibit varying emotional and behavioral problems. In addition, this individual must be able to effectively relate to residents and parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. The Direct Care Specialist must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.

The Direct Care Specialist position requires an individual with demonstrated skill in performing the duties as outlined. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of experience in residential group care. Preference is given to individuals who have previous experience in some area of childcare, social work or secondary education. The individual must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Conyers, GA 30094: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected hours: 40 per week

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Conyers, GA 30094 (Preferred)