Job Description:
The Direct Care Worker provides care to adolescents living in a Level II therapeutic group home treatment setting. Working under the direct supervision of the Shift Coordinator and Residential Manager, the Direct Care Worker acts as a positive role model and is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the residents' health and safety.
Responsible for providing all aspects of direct care to residents in the group home treatment setting:
- Act as a positive role model for the residents demonstrating self-respect, dignity, and adherence to treatment and agency goals.
- Assist in maintaining proper staff/resident ratio (1:3).
- Ensure residents are maintaining all daily hygiene and healthy habits.
- Engage residents in activities that promote social, emotional, and intellectual learning.
- Coordinate and supervise homework and provide educational support.
- Complete tasks as assigned by the Shift Coordinator, Residential Manager, Program Coordinator and Program Director.
- De-escalate emotional and behavioral problems that may arise with the residents.
- Fulfill the shift duties which may include general housework, cooking and cleaning.
- Provide a safe, supportive, nurturing, and healthy environment for the residents.
- Participate in meal planning, preparation and serving of nutritious meals.
- Maintain daily log and progress notes for each child while ensuring confidentiality.
- Report all concerns to the Chain of Command (Shift Coordinator, Residential Manager, Program Coordinator and Program Director).
- Maintain therapeutic environment outside of the group home.
Requirements:
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Must have a clean criminal history.
- Must have a High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Must have a clean pre-employment drug test, post-offer physical and TB screening.
- Must be punctual, arrive on time for shifts and follow agency procedure for absences.
- Must be able to stay awake through the full shift.
- Must have knowledge, skills, abilities, and the desire to work with adolescents.
- Valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
- Related experience working with clients who have behavioral and emotional difficulties strongly preferred.
- Experience working in Group Home/DCF licensed facility strongly preferred.
Benefits Include:
- Compensation: Starting pay rate $17.50 per hour. The pay rate will increase by $1.50 per hour upon completing the DCF Medication Administration Certification. Another $1.00 per hour pay increase will be given after the completion of 90-days of service.
- Weekly Payroll with Free Direct Deposit.
- FCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 28 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of group home/DCF licensed facility experience do you have?
- Please list the days and hours you have availability to fill shifts:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- adolescent behavior management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CT Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person