Direct Care Staff- Part Time, Residential

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•North Smithfield, RI

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

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

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.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform restraint techniques if needed and deal with physically aggressive people.

Nice To Haves

Previous residential work experience
Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields
Experience as Community Health Workers
Experience as childcare workers
Personal experience
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.

Responsibilities

Provide a pattern of conduct so as to be a positive model of adult behavior with residents.
Interact with residents to encourage their involvement in all phases of the residential treatment program.
Adhere to TST model of treatment which includes moment by moment assessment, emotional regulation skills building and TST phase-based treatment throughout the milieu.
Evaluate and assess client dysregulation in coordination with Residential Manager, Clinical Coordinator and client treatment team and implement phase-based interventions and supports.
Enforce rules and policies in an explicit and consistent way.
Complete TST training and participate in consultation calls.
Maintains a positive environment for both residents and staff.
Meet daily tasks of household management: menu planning and preparation, housekeeping (cleanliness and safety), grocery shopping, sleeping arrangements, etc.
Service and monitor recreational/educational activities within the shelter or out in the community.
Oversee and monitor the residents completion of daily chores and use of telephone in accordance with residential rules.
Maintain appropriate program records, reports, logs and/or data as required.
Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with other social service providers, community trades people, neighbors and volunteers who affect the daily operation of the shelter and adolescents placed there.
Transport residents to appointments as required and to obtain appropriate documentation/information as necessary.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, or any special meeting required.
Provide emergency or crisis intervention techniques, such as passive physical restraint, when necessary.
Adhere to all requirements as mandated by contractual agreements and as set forth in state regulatory manuals.
Provide coverage/emergency support to other residential programs as required.
Drive company vehicle to transport clients to and from events. Company vehicles may include 15 passenger vans.
Responsible for distribution of any necessary medications in accordance with FSRI medication management policies and procedures.
Act as an advocate for the children/adolescents.
Perform any other duties as assigned.