Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of residents.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Ø  Responsible for the daily activity and supervision of residents .

Ø  Participation in orientation, alternatives to restrain training, and ongoing training.

Ø  Maintain ongoing case notes that are relevant to the resident’s service plan goals and behavior.

Ø  Collaborate with the resident’s case worker and other professionals involved with providing services to the residents.

Ø  Provide updates and documentation to the house manager and executive director regarding the resident’s progress toward goals.

Ø  Provide training to youth to include, but not limited to, personal hygiene, independent living skills, budgeting, cooking, self-care, communication, social skills, recreational skills, and vocational skills.

Ø  Attend mandatory staff meetings and service plan meetings.

Ø  Responsible to lead by example and act as a positive role model to residents.

Ø  Schedule and attend physician visits.

Ø  Ensure medication is safely stored and secured.

Ø  Administer resident medication adhering to pharmacy directives and update daily medication log.

Ø  Active participation in resident group counseling.

Ø  Positive communication skills.

Ø  Timely reporting to work.

Ø  Appropriate dress code.

Ø  Building de-escalation skills.

o   The ability to not take actions of residents personally.

o   Ensure that residents are adhering to house rules and schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø  21 years of age or older

Ø  One year of experience in the human services field or working with children.

Ø  Three professional references.

Ø  Verification of high school diploma or GED

Ø  Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Ø  Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Ø  Operates a computer and keyboard.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Ø  Alcohol and Smoke-free working environment.