Direct Care Coach-Temporary

Wellspring Living•Atlanta, GA

7d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Coach is responsible for the daily care and supervision of the Women’s Residential Program participants. This role provides a supportive environment in collaboration with the therapeutic, educational, and life skills staff to meet organizational goals and individual participant goals.

Requirements

Administrative, organizational, and computer skills including use of email and Microsoft Office suite of products
Documentation of references (at least two professional and one personal) that attest to the person’s capability of performing the duties of the position and to the person’s suitability of working with or around vulnerable populations
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year of related experience in residential direct care support for relevant populations
Moderate local travel related to participant and program needs, including ongoing clearance for driving organization vehicles and transporting participants, as well as occasional travel for training
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds and work for long periods at a computer
Satisfactory criminal history background check, as well as a satisfactory fingerprint records check determination as required by law
Clean Motor Vehicle Record
Current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid which have been offered by a certified or licensed health care professional; such programs shall be completed within the first year of employment
Participation in all required trainings and competency in areas of training content
Strength-based tendencies
Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking
Initiative for effective administration and organization
Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities
Communication and collaboration
Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information
Relationship management across Wellspring staff, volunteers, participants, vendors, and partners

Nice To Haves

associate’s degree or higher in a behavioral or social science field preferred

Responsibilities

Follow the daily program schedule as set by program leaders and participate in activities
Actively model the strength-based approach with participant and staff interactions
Collaborate with program leaders to develop and implement participant support plans, personal growth plans, and development plans
Safely transport participants to appointments and activities in organization vehicles and assist with vehicle maintenance and safety
Complete and document hourly house checks for participants during sleeping hours, as well as room checks for participants identified as a potential danger to themselves
Lead participant enrichment activities and psycho-educational groups during evenings and weekends, developing groups/activities based on participant needs and interests
Ensure facility and security excellence by participating in safety drills and planning
Support proper medication oversight, including administering random drug screens and following medication protocol to document medication use of participants
Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings, including direct care training; utilize all trained skills, including the strength-based approach with participants and staff
Ensure effective documentation, including balanced living tracking sheets for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Provide safety checks and maintain cleanliness of the home; teach participants daily living skills including personal hygiene, laundry, and cleaning
Perform administrative functions, such as completing accurate and detailed documentation in daily shift logs, room check sheets, balanced living sheets, and medication logs
Maintain flexibility when possible to address coverage or other emergencies
Follow all program policies, procedures, and guidelines
Provide care to program participants without regard to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or religious or spiritual beliefs
Provide care that is culturally competent for participants who have a history of trauma
Develop intentional connections with the program participants and staff members
Lead by example in modeling the characteristics of a Mission Driven Professional
Provide direction and encouragement to participants and staff
Model healthy boundaries to participants and staff
Provide support and crisis intervention as needed
Embody the spirit of a lifelong learner