Direct Care Staff

SUMMARY OF WORK PERFORMED: Responsible for the supervision of youth (males, ages 12-18) in a residential group home. This includes mentoring as a role model, teaching independent living skills, behavior modifications and crisis management. Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age. One year of previous residential experience in a related field preferred, but not required. Bachelor’s degree or two years prior group home experience required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise care and treatment of clients residing in home.
• Available to staff home during holidays and emergencies.
• Interface with clinical staff, community agencies, administrators, and public school personnel.
• Implement treatment plan as devised by team and directed by residential manager.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on a daily basis: (Intake information, personal logs, treatment notes, staff communication log, termination assessment, incident and runaway reports, behavioral contracts.)
• Ensure proper medical attention for each client.
• Administer and accurately document all medications, i.e. medication log.
• Transport clients to appointments, i.e. court, medical, school, when needed.
• Set up monthly menus and insure offering 3 nutritious meals per day. Prepare lunch and dinner; all food must be weighed and portions documented on daily menu sheet.
• Develop and supervise area of concentration, i.e. education, recreation, budget, medical, nutrition.
• Ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations.
• Maintain accurate budgets with receipts and a record of all funds spent.
• Attend and participate in all staff, treatment team and in-service training meetings.
• Provide clients with access and freedom of choice to attend religious services.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Crisis intervention.
• Provide stable role model.
• Report need for repairs or replacement of items in the home to supervisor.
• Ensure that house and van keys are kept out of the hands of clients at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or two years of full-time experience, or 2) its equivalent, working with at risk youth, or 3) two years’ experience as a member of the social work staff in a group home or residential program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working in Human Services preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by Olive Crest's insurance carrier.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to speak and write English and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations with minors up to 20 years of age.
• Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients properly.
• Criminal record clearance.
• Employee must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• group home: 2 years (Required)
• working with at-risk youth: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person