PART TIME Direct Care Worker (DCW) Position Available In Marion, Florida

PART TIME

Direct Care Worker (DCW) Arnette House, Inc. 2310 NE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34470

Important:

We review all applications carefully. Please do not call to follow up—we will reach out directly if you are selected for the next stage. Thank you for understanding! Welcome to Arnette House! We are seeking experienced professionals to fill several positions to work with at-risk youth. Our mission is to provide safe and effective services to strengthen youth and families. We need compassionate, energetic, and experienced professionals to join our team and help us create a brighter future for our at-risk youth. We are looking for professionals with experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for helping them build better lives. We need people with enthusiasm and the knowledge to support, advise, and provide guidance essential for success. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and engage with youth from various backgrounds. They must be committed to our mission and possess the flexibility needed to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you’re up for the challenge, have the experience and skills necessary to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website for more information and apply to join our team today. Help us change the lives of at-risk youth – apply for a position at Arnette House today!

ADA/EEOC SUMMARY

Direct the management and operations as it relates to the daily activities of youth in emergency shelter. Maintain integrity of structured program for male and female youth, ages 10-17 years of age. Provide direct link between clients and Agency services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a positive role model and active advocate at all times for youth and their families. Ensure confidentiality of all youth. Respect the rights of youth and their families regarding services provided by the agency. Adhere to all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and the release of information. Directly supervise/monitor youth through interaction and active participation in activities. Attend any and all required training. Implement the existing behavior management system and make recommendations to direct supervisor regarding other measures aimed at improving behavior. Ensure that the staff-to-client ratio is maintained. Perform housekeeping chores and/or instruct and supervise youth during chore time. Prepare meals and snacks for clients as indicated on approved menus and as instructed, when the Food Services Coordinator is unavailable. Transport youth to any activities identified for their care. Develop viable, professional relationships with youth by means of non-therapeutic techniques and supportive listening skills. Provide telephone coverage and assist other professionals and community members with information requests. Complete Screening Report on all telephone contacts.. Complete required intake paperwork for youth admitted to the shelter and ensure that documentation is accurate and complete. Maintain accurate documentation of client case files, incident reports, program log book, and shift review log. Document all pertinent activities including monitoring self-dispensing medication, visitation, telephone contacts, and behavioral observations while on duty. Perform regular inspections of youth quarters, ensuring the safety and well being of the youth at all times (i.e., room searches and bed checks). Search youth by metal detection wand and inspection of belongings upon return from any off site activities to ensure the safety and well being of the youth at all times. No physical contact is made during searches. Perform some case management as required (i.e., contact parents, report youth who abscond, enroll in school etc.). Communicate verbally at shift change with staff members on other shifts, to ensure continuity of program services. Provide one on one supervision to staff-secure youth as assigned. Follow specific behavioral program for staff secure youth, when applicable. Participate in outreach activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED is strongly preferred. Some experience working with children is also preferred. A verifiable background demonstrating responsibility of character and ethical conduct is required. The individual must also possess a valid Florida driver’s license

REASONING ABILITY AND/OR COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Exhibit a positive role model for staff, clients and members of the community. Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal calmly and effectively in crisis situations and with problems involving multiple factors. Ability to work with culturally diverse staff and Clients. Ability to facilitate youth activities and discussions. Must be able to function independently and as a member of a team. Ability to complete assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to actively supervise and/or monitor various size groups of troubled youth ages 10-17 years old.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is the potential to interact with various size groups of troubled youth ages 10-17 years in the residential environment. This position requires constant supervision of the youth. The individual in this position serves as a role model to those youth receiving services. The work environment is not limited to the agency complex. The employee may anticipate a high level of community interactions on educational, recreational and social activities away from the complex.

NON DISCRIMINATION

The Arnette House will not unlawfully discriminate against any person regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, disability or veteran status and complies with federal, and state equal opportunity laws.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person