Direct Care Staff
About The Position
The Direct Care Staff member supports quality program delivery and client safety during the Day Treatment program, reporting to the Program Coordinator and working with team members and external partners. Under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, the role may involve practicing psychosocial skills with child clients according to treatment and individual behavior plans previously taught by a qualified professional. The position requires knowledge of mental health interventions and skills training, Trauma Informed Care, and the ability to build appropriate rapport with clients while maintaining age-appropriate limits and boundaries. The work takes place in a normal classroom environment with related indoor and outdoor conditions and requires use of nonviolent crisis intervention methods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or two years of experience as a primary caregiver to a child with mental illness within the previous ten years.
- Knowledge of mental health interventions and skills training.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and ability to work with youth using this approach.
- Ability to build appropriate rapport with clients and establish age-appropriate limits and boundaries.
- Ability to use nonviolent crisis intervention methods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Day Treatment staff on program implementation, including providing intense supervision to clients, using appropriate behavioral interventions, and co-facilitating groups.
- Participate as a member of the Day Treatment team by attending weekly staff meetings, communicating daily with other staff, and working effectively and non-defensively with the treatment team.
- Provide transportation for Day Treatment clients as necessary and in accordance with program policies.
- Complete required daily documentation in a timely manner according to program policies and standards.
- Use appropriate behaviors and positive communication when interacting with community members as part of the Day Treatment team.
Benefits
- Accrued vacation time and an additional floating holiday.
- Life insurance covered 100% by FCC for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer, and critical illness insurance available for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with an employer match described as up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
