Direct Care Worker - Full-Time Opening
About The Position
The Direct Care Worker provides direct supervision, support, transportation, personal care, skill-building services, and stabilization to youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, developmental, medical, or family-related challenges. Services are delivered in in-home, temporary housing or hotel-based, and community-based settings to promote safety, stability, independence, and successful functioning in daily life. Youth served may have behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, previous trauma, crisis needs, or complex child welfare involvement. The Direct Care Worker serves as a positive role model and support person, assisting youth with individualized service goals, activities of daily living, behavioral support, medication administration, and community integration. The position requires flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to respond effectively to the diverse needs of youth and families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Experience in home health, residential treatment, behavioral health, foster care, child welfare, or community-based human services programs.
- Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher.
- One year of experience working with youth, individuals with behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, medical needs, or related populations.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), or similar certification.
- Medication Administration Certification and experience administering medication in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, support, transportation, personal care, skill-building services, and stabilization to youth.
- Help promote safety, stability, independence, and successful functioning in daily life.
- Serve as a positive role model and support person for youth.
- Assist youth with individualized service goals and activities of daily living.
- Provide behavioral support and medication administration.
- Support youth with community integration.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- UNUM supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
