Summer Direct Care Worker
About The Position
At Maryhurst, our residential programs, community-based homes and our outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent, community or family-based settings. Maryhurst's community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better, more hope-filled futures. And lastly, the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children, adults and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support, ultimately clearing barriers to success at home, at school, and in the community. Renewal provides one-on-one, group and family counseling in office, home or school-based settings. This position is for 2nd Shift. The Summer Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the group home or residential setting. The Direct Care Worker helps to coordinate all components of the treatment program including activities and schedules. The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with the clients during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and bed time. The Direct Care Worker will also dispense medications as necessary, keep various records and attend staff meetings. The summer Direct Care Worker functions as a contentious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be at least 24 years old.
- Willing and able to perform "Safe Crisis Management", a technique used to restrain or transport a resident who has temporarily lost control of their behavior.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive training opportunities for all employees who will have direct contact with the clients are provided by Maryhurst.
Responsibilities
- Providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the group home or residential setting.
- Coordinating all components of the treatment program including activities and schedules.
- Monitoring and interacting with the clients during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and bed time.
- Dispensing medications as necessary.
- Keeping various records.
- Attending staff meetings.
- Functioning as a contentious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
