Direct Care Staff Brigid's Crossing

Direct Care Staff Brigid's Crossing

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

About Us

Catholic Charities Boston is a leading provider of comprehensive emergency assistance and long-term economic empowerment for families and individuals. Rooted in a faith mission, we welcome people regardless of faithand circumstance. We address key issues facing our communities, providing food, shelter, resources, affordable childcare, and advocacy while creating pathways to job and housing security. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping individuals and families overcome immediate crises and build sustainable futures.

We are currently seeking per diem Direct Care residential staff for the Brigid’s Crossing Family Services program located in Lowell.

The Direct Care Staff is responsible for assisting, overseeing and instructing residents with parenting skills and activities of daily living to ensure a safe and positive living environment. Direct Care Staff is responsible for maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times while fostering a positive and mentoring relationship.

Qualifications include

• An associate’s degree with three prior years of experience working with adolescents in a similar environment.
• Current CPR and First Aid training certification
• Experience with de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse client population
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Bilingual, bicultural, Spanish, Khmer speaking ability preferred.
• Competent computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF) and fingerprinting
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).

• 403(b) savings plan
• generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

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Preferred availability: 2nd shift during the week (3pm-11pm), overnights (11pm-9am). and/or Weekend days (9am-4pm and 4pm-11pm).

Salary Information

$18 - $24.82Hourly Wage