Direct Care Provider PRN

Adagio•Falcon, CO

5d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Care Providers are responsible for providing direct supervision of adolescent survivors of sex trafficking (ages 14-17) and implementing Individual Child Plans and programmatic elements within Sarah’s Home. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, extensive background checks are required, including Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check, CBI and FBI backgrounds. References and verification of employment. This position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. PRN staff may be asked to fill open shifts with advance notice whenever possible. The hiring manager will ask for preferred shifts, and schedules are structured so PRN staff will usually fill in during preferred times. However, due to the nature of the program, there may be occasions when requests to cover other shifts or to fill in on short notice may occur. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the essential functions.

Requirements

2 yrs college and/or 1 yr college experience in a human services field
Must not be less than 21 years of age
QMAP Certification: Must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) certification within the next 6 months. This is required for administering medications and supporting clients' health needs.
Ability to commute to Peyton, CO 80831 (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with teens
Experience with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, or counseling/social work is preferred
Case management: 3 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of adolescents.
Coachable and willing to learn and implement trauma-informed care practices.
Flexible and ready with interventions to help adolescents be successful in the Sarah’s Home program while they go through varying degrees of trauma integration.
Committed to attend all staff training and thoroughly read and understand all policies and procedures.
Facilitate and participate in daily activities: meals, chores, house-cleaning, recreation, homework support, and life skills coaching.
Provide instruction and guidance to clients in learning and practicing life skills, including but not limited to budgeting, personal hygiene, communication, and self-care.
Willingness to be on-call on a rotating basis.
Support and engage in outdoor activities with the residents such as hiking, nature walks, outdoor games.
Participate in equine-therapy related activities: helping with horse care (as appropriate), leading or accompanying the girls in equine-based experiences.
Lift, carry and transport supplies, equipment, gear (e.g., outdoor recreation gear, hiking backpacks, equine equipment) as needed.
Be prepared to assist in moving furniture or other items in support of house operations, activity setups, or facility maintenance.
Serve as a positive role model: engage in play, recreation, mentoring; build healthy, trusting relationships with the girls; participate in structured and unstructured activities.
Monitor behavior, document observations, support therapeutic staff in implementing behavior plans and safety protocols.
Work as part of the residential team: attend staff meetings, shift hand-offs, trainings, collaborate with case management, therapists, external partners.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintain a clean home environment.
Able to prepare meals and oversee the preparation of meals.
Assist in maintaining adequate records.
Able to transport youth in a Sarah’s Home vehicle to and from appointments or scheduled activities.