Summary Direct Care Staff are responsible for daily care and supervision of residents while in our care. The essential duties and responsibilities of this role are listed below. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises residents in activities to observe or effect changes in their social behavior. Teaches rules, manners, policies for interpersonal relationships, personal care, etc.
• Completes shift documentation including but not limited to residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; also required to complete documentation requested by the administrators and clinical staff such as sleep logs and behavior checklists.
• Observes methods/techniques of staff and participates in treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans, also responsible for co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups, if applicable.
• Escorts residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtimes, recreation, education activities, field trips, and medical appointments.
• Maintains age-appropriate rules and enforces the behavioral management system, including proper conduct of residents during work, recreation, and education.
• May administer and record medication as ordered by physician.
• Works to prevent unacceptable behavior in residents or groups.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintains professional boundaries between self and residents to ensure appropriateness in the working relationship.
• Communicates all appropriate information internally and externally to facilitate the treatment of the resident.
• Must be available to work various shifts on multiple days of the week including weekends.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Perform all duties within contract, company policy, state and federal regulations, and COA standards.
• Review client files on a periodic basis to become familiarized with the specific, individualized needs and goals of the residents in their care.
• Report serious incidents and suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS
• Maintain child confidentiality
• Assist in meal preparation and clean up
• Active monitoring
• Providing accurate documentation
• Reports directly to both the facility Administrator and the President
• Responsible for meeting the child's needs
• Helping with homework
• Assisting with morning preparation
• Following the daily routine
• Reminders of expectations
• Adherence to bedtime, quiet time, etc.
• Ensuring that chores are complete
• Aid with school pick up/drop off as needed
• Other assigned duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A 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. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must submit to and pass random drug tests during employment as requested. Must successfully pass all background screenings as required by the state. CPI certification CPR and First Aid certification required Must be 18 years of age or older. Behavior or health status must not present a danger to children in care. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks . Must have a valid driver's license and driving record in good standing

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization.

Primary language:

English

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required At least one year of direct-care experience in a residential treatment setting working with children with emotional disorders; required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee will be required to have repetitive use of their feet and hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have occasional contact with cleaning solvents, aromatics, and nuisance dusts. Other physical requirements specific to this job: Occasionally required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Occasionally required to push/pull up to 50 lbs. Occasionally required to climb stairs Occasionally required to bend and/or stoop Occasionally required to kneel and/or crouch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift , Weekends (must be able to work all shifts)

Work Location:

In person Gercy is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace Gercy is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Gercy is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person