Direct Care Staff

Direct Care Staff Compassion Cove Serenity House Houston, TX Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Interpersonal skills Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Driver's License Problem-solving Direct support Productivity software Working with youth Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dedicated team as a Direct Care Staff member, where your compassionate support and active engagement will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with diverse needs. Child Care Staff are responsible for supporting, supervising, and assisting house youth in care. Child Care staff should promote a sense of connection to family, community, and culture. They create opportunities within the program for youth to experience the core value of independence through teaching life skills, helping with homework, and facilitating group meetings. Child Care staff will work closely with case managers, and team members to ensure youth's permanency plan is progressing. Responsibilities Assist all staff in providing a safe nurturing and learning environment for children. Child Care services for each assigned child. Supervise children in the home during recreational activities and outings. Provides one on one supervision to a child when safety concerns are noted for both community and the RTC. Providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being, including auditory and visual awareness. Be able to intervene for each child's safety. Assist children with homework and independent living activities, such as learning to cook. Be aware of the child's needs/interest and any special needs Provide a safe environment Ensure daily progress notes Supervises no more than 5 to 1 ratio depending on youth behaviors. Distribute medicine to clients as needed, documenting in the medicine log. Assist in preserving children's culture by implementing their children's traditions or cultural activities. Assist with preparing meals, transportation, errands, and necessary appointments for children. Provide daily documentation noting the events during shift. Maintain personal staff development requirements for a minimum of 30 hours annually to include First Aid/CPR and Behavior Management as set forth by Licensing. Attend meetings and individual supervision to discuss clients, house-related and program-related issues. Qualifications High School Diploma required Must be able to read, write, and communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and other persons necessary to care for the child's needs. Must be 21 years of age One-year experience working with at risk youth. Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn new programs. Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and listen. Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and always maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve goals. Must have reliable transportation, valid Texas driver's license Pass Background Check, TB Test, and Submit to Random Drug Testing Join us in providing compassionate support that empowers individuals to live their best lives.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person