Direct Care Worker

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves providing direct supervision and care for children and adolescents in a social service setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. The position requires adherence to federal and state regulations, meticulous documentation, and the implementation of positive child management techniques. The Direct Care Worker will also play a role in teaching life skills, assisting with homework, maintaining the living environment, and promoting a secure campus. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting and/or training in a related human services field.
First aid certification.
CPR certification.
Emergency behavior intervention certification.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

2-year associate degree from an accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level coursework in a related human services field.
2 plus years’ related experience and/or training in a related human services field.

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
Document all serious incidents, daily progress, and activities completely, accurately, and in a timely manner, complying with agency policies and procedures.
Assist with the orientation of new children and staff.
Provide input into the development of treatment plans as appropriate or requested.
Use positive child management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
Plan, organize, and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
Teach constructive behavior and social skills, realistic problem-solving behaviors, responsible time and money management, conversational English, personal hygiene, and life skills.
Assist children with homework assignments.
Maintain an orderly and clean children’s living area, including assisting in household tasks and children's laundry, overseeing daily chores, identifying routine maintenance work/repairs, and reporting them to the Unit Manager.
Maintain and update records regarding children’s clothing and personal items.
Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required and using proper application of radio communication protocols, including responding to all radio calls.
Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to take responsibility in the daily routine of the facility.
Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the Compass Connections employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with the required dress code at all times.
Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of the children assigned to the worker from the start of the assigned shift until relieved.
Follow the instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform the Unit Manager of information impacting the basic health and well-being of children assigned to the worker.
Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with children, families, and all agency staff, including supervisors, co-workers, therapists, student interns, and volunteers.
Frequently traverse from one area of the facility to another, both indoors and outdoors, as needed to provide direct supervision of children.
Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children and enforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all children assigned to the worker.
Complete all required documentation prior to the completion of the shift.
Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by the program supervisor and federal partners.