Direct Care Worker

Compass Connections • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

The position involves working directly with children and adolescents in a social service setting, focusing on their welfare and development. The role requires providing supervision, support, and guidance to ensure a safe and nurturing environment while adhering to regulatory guidelines and agency policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2-year associate degree from an accredited program/institution or two or more years of college-level coursework in a related human services field preferred.
• 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting required; 2 plus years' related experience and/or training preferred.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Behavior Intervention are required.
• Ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.

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 in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with 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 the household and children's laundry, overseeing daily chores, identifying routine maintenance work/repair, and reporting it 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 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 Compass Connections employee handbook.

Benefits

• Annual Influenza vaccination or approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation is required for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED