Direct Care Staff- Full Time, Residential

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Smithfield, RI

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Greenville House in Smithfield, RI, focusing on providing guidance and supervision to children and adolescents in a residential setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily life decisions, conduct, and discipline, while fostering an environment that promotes their physical and mental well-being. A key aspect of the job is the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) within the milieu setting.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license.
Proof of automobile insurance, registration, and inspection.
Driving record must meet requirements.
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, 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.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.

Nice To Haves

Previous residential work experience.
Bachelors or similar degree in psychology, social work, or related fields.
Experience as a Community Health Worker.
Experience as a childcare worker.
Personal experience that may make them a good candidate.

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 contractual agreements.
Provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well-being of each child.
Implement and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Serve as a positive role model for residents.
Interact with residents to encourage their involvement in all phases of the residential treatment program.
Adhere to the TST model of treatment, including moment-by-moment assessment, emotional regulation skills building, and TST phase-based treatment.
Evaluate and assess client dysregulation in coordination with the 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.
Maintain a positive environment for both residents and staff.
Perform daily household management tasks, including menu planning and preparation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and managing sleeping arrangements.
Service and monitor recreational/educational activities within the shelter or in the community.
Oversee and monitor residents' completion of daily chores and use of the telephone.
Maintain appropriate program records, reports, logs, and data.
Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with other social service providers, community trades people, neighbors, and volunteers.
Transport residents to appointments and to obtain necessary documentation/information.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, and special meetings.
Provide emergency or crisis intervention techniques, such as passive physical restraint, when necessary.
Adhere to all requirements mandated by contractual agreements and state regulatory manuals.
Provide coverage/emergency support to other residential programs as required.
Drive company vehicles, including 15-passenger vans, to transport clients.
Distribute 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.