Direct Care Staff - Relief, Residential

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Cupertino, CA

1d•$24 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To 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. To 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.

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.
Staff must have knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
Reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the drivers seat.

Nice To Haves

Previous residential work experience.
Obtaining Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields.
Experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or 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.