Direct Care Specialist - Emergency Shelter RESET Program - Fridays and Saturdays 9p-9a and Sundays from 9p-8a

Jonathan's Place • Garland, TX

11h

About The Position

Jonathan's Place, is accepting applications for a weekend day/evening shift Direct Care Specialist for the RESET (Restoring and Educating Survivors to Empowerment and Transformation) Emergency Shelter. Direct Care Specialist will be responsible for daily care and supervision of commercial sexual exploitation survivors. Direct Care Specialist will ensure resident safety through close supervision and frequent interaction. Direct Care Specialist will facilitate crisis intervention and peaceful resolutions of client disputes. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to rmoore @kidnet.org . Various shifts available.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervises residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior effect changes in their social behavior.
• Models and teaches life skills to clients that will help them develop interpersonal relationships and social skills.
• Observes methods/techniques of clinical staff and participates in treatment of residents through interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; also responsible for co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups .
• Administration of psychotropic medication and/or other prescribed medications.
• Monitor completion of daily hygiene routines/chores.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED