Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Description
Our House is a non-profit that provides the opportunity for at risk adolescents to develop positive self-esteem, discipline, viable trade, and independent living skills to help them become productive members of society. Our House accomplishes this by means of a residential vocational/educational training program. 

At Our House, we value leadership and passion to inspire these youth to take control of their lives and be responsible and accountable for their choices and behaviors.  We foster an organizational culture that supports cooperation and teamwork to result in more successful outcomes.

Brief Job Overview
The Direct Care Staff is responsible for fostering a nurturing non-threatful environment with 24 hours a day supervision for the youth. The role serves as a trusted leader to the youth and an advisor to management by promoting fairness, consistency, and engagement. 

How will YOU create impact here at Our House?
You will play a vital role in the growth and development of the Trainees and equip them with the skills to become independent and productive members of society after the completion of the program.

The Direct Care Staff Member has the following responsibilities:

• Supervise the Trainees in their semi-independent living environment.
• Plan and implement weekly Life Skill activities for the Trainees that emphasize personal responsibility and accountability, and values clarification. 
• Provide off-site transportation for Trainees as needed.
• Ensure adherence to the Code of Maryland Administrative Regulations (COMAR) which serves as the regulatory arm of the Maryland state government.
• Stay current on required training and certifications to ensure compliance with COMAR.
• Dispense medications and perform drug testing as directed (CMT license only).
• Partner with Our House leadership to provide strategic solutions, and recommendations that drive positive process improvements. 

Who is Our House Looking For?
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, and commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, along with the following competencies and experience:

• Associate degree or above preferred
• Residential non-DDA childcare training
• MANDT or other Behavioral Management Training
• RCYCP license or willingness to become licensed upon hire
• Certified Medication Technician desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to drive outcomes through collaboration and persuasion.

Benefits
Our House provides continuous education, company-paid time off, healthcare and retirement savings.