Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Direct Care Staff member provides compassionate, hands-on support to clients recovering from

substance use and mental health challenges in a residential treatment setting. Working under the

supervision of clinical staff, this role involves assisting clients with daily activities, fostering a safe and

supportive environment, and encouraging clients on their recovery journey in accordance with applicable

regulations and facility policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide direct care and support to clients by assisting with daily activities and fostering an

environment that promotes independence and respect.

behavioral changes and progress.

environment for clients and staff.

situations such as medical or behavioral health crises.

and throughout their stay.

following confidentiality requirements and facility protocols.

clinical team to support comprehensive care.

collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure client safety and well-being.

content tests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to ethical standards.

to treatment planning discussions.

annual continuing education focused on behavioral health, addiction recovery, and DHHS

compliance.

improvement and adherence to best practices.

Supervisory :

This position does not oversee staff.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Job Description

functions.

Education / Experience

but not required.

setting.

Required Skills / Abilities

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Protective Services Central Registry, and other required Nebraska registries

Work Environment :

The work is typically performed in a clinical setting with moderate noise levels. Frequent contact with

patients and the general public is required. Occasional travel may be required for community outreach

and client appointments.

Physical Demands :

walking throughout the shift.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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