Direct Care Staff - Overnight, Residential

Family Service Of Rhode Island • Providence, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

FSRI is seeking candidates who want to make a positive impact on the community. The position summary is to provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. The role involves assisting each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct, and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and contractual agreements. The goal is to provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each child, and to implement and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Previous residential work experience.
• Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields.
• Experience as a Community Health Worker.
• Experience as a childcare worker.
• 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 benefits
• Dental benefits
• Work life benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed