Direct Care Support Professional - NOC Shift

Job SummaryThe Direct Support Professional is responsible for the daily care and supervision of children ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing is protected at all times. The Direct Support Professional provides guidance and support of children in a safe, structured environment that meets the needs of the children while maintaining professional and acceptable boundaries at all times. Supervise residents to ensure their safety and wellbeing and adjust the level of supervision according to the circumstances and needs of the residents in care.All shifts, including overnight shifts, must stay awake throughout shift and document headcounts per program requirement, and use of bathroom and any unusual sleep patterns or behaviors. Provides supportive supervision for residents unable to sleep. On night shifts, must stay in contact with other night staff as required.Make sure residents have the appropriate clothing, shoes, personal care supplies, and hygiene items needed for grooming. Provide encouragement and coaching on maintaining good hygiene and proper attire, as required by the program.Support the education of residents in care by ensuring they are on time to attend school, participating in teacher conferences, and providing assistance with homework as needed. Monitor classrooms, if residents attend school onsite.Implement daily activity schedules including, but not limited to, hygiene, mealtime, chores, schoolwork and recreation. Assist in the planning, ordering, and preparation of healthy meals and snacks in the home.Work in cooperation with other child care staff to provide a safe, clean, orderly home for residents in compliance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards.Observe and document changes in behavior or symptoms of illness.Be knowledgeable in and follow all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.Transport residents in facility vehicles, as needed, to required appointments or off-site activities. Ensure supervision requirements are met and followed while off-site.Models appropriate behaviors, judgement, and language.Complete shift logs prior to the end of each shift worked.Implement emergency procedures when necessary and appropriately implements therapeutic interventions with residents when necessary.Submit work order requests through supervisor for any work that requires a skilled worker such as major electrical and plumbing issues.Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum of one year of prior experience as direct care staff in a residential treatment center serving children in the child welfare system is preferred.Experience working with children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral and emotional disorders is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAbility 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 appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve.Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet, electronic records management system and other software applications.Proof of valid/current auto insurance.Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions.Working cellular telephone.Schedule: Overnight Shift 11pm-8am 5 days a weekPhysical and Mental DemandsWith or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job include the following: frequent bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing, and kneeling in interactions with the children. Approximately 50% of the time on shift spent walking or standing. Must hear, speak and see well to drive and respond quickly in emergencies. Ability to recognize the needs and moods of non-verbal children recognize the difference between angry and combative and the ability to differentiate tone and volume in conversations. Requires participation in field trips, recreation and social activities (both indoors and outdoors).Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid trainingReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWork Location: In person

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