Direct Care Staff (Overnight, 11:00 pm - 7:00am)

DePelchin Children’s Center • La Porte, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Care Specialist are the front-line workers responsible for day-to-day operations of the milieu. The Residential Care Specialist is also responsible for the safety and well-being of the children and youth assigned to their care, as well as the coordination and implementation of the interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as they move through the program toward independent living.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Drive License.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR (May be obtained upon hire)
• Must participate in behavior management and physical restraint training once hired.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• Exhibit professionalism and sound ethical practices.
• Ability to implement therapeutic treatment plans consistently.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to analyze issues, make sound decisions and problem solve.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and other staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working with children and/or youth.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with at risk youth.
• Experience working with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Implement the therapeutic program as designed for children and youth in care in a consistent manner and provides logical and rational interventions as needed to ensure their safety and wellbeing; act as charge person in the absence of a shift supervisor or as assigned.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of activities; actively participate in those activities with the children and youth as directed.
• Provide education and adequate supplies for proper hygiene habits and social skills.
• Assist in the development of therapeutic relationships while encouraging personal growth of children and youth in care toward independence through role modeling and approved therapeutic interventions.
• Keep informed of the needs of children and youth in care to be able to provide consistency in programming; participate in the exchange of information at each shift change.
• Complete all assigned written paperwork, including daily progress notes, shift logs, Incident Report and Restraint Forms and other communications prior to shift.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees