Part-time Direct Care Staff - Overnight, Residential
About The Position
FSRI is seeking candidates who want to make a positive impact on the community. The position involves providing guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. The goal is to assist each resident in making decisions about daily life, conduct, and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and contractual agreements with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. The role also focuses on creating an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each child and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Requirements
- Empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
- Willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
- Reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the driver's seat.
- Employees may be scheduled to work shifts less than three hours in any work day, to attend required staff meetings, which are agreed to in advance by the parties.
Nice To Haves
- Previous residential work experience.
- Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields.
- Experience as a Community Health Worker.
- Childcare worker experience.
- Personal experience.
- Bilingual/ASL skills.
- Multilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting.
- Assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family.
- Provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child.
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Work life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
