Direct Care Staff

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling - 11pm to 8am - Mon thru Sun
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• Training and Development

Job Summary
Our Agency provides interventions that are designed to support symptom reduction and/or sustain symptom stability at the lowest possible levels, increase the individuals ability to cope and relate to others, support and sustain recovery, and enhance the clients capacity to function in an inclusive setting or to be maintained in community-based programs.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Direct Care staff will provide psycho-educational activities to clients in a residential treatment facility setting. Activities include social skills training, management and monitoring of behavioral point systems, behavioral contracting, contract resolution and skill training, anticipatory guidance, life space interviewing, and personal care instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients by implementing interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan
• Development of skills and replacement behaviors which can be practiced, applied, and continually addressed with treatment in a therapeutic and educational environment
• Identification and self-management of symptoms/behaviors
• Development/improvement of social and relational skills
• Document client intervention and behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Drivers License (Required)
• Previous experience as a Direct Care Staff or in a similar position is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of compassion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills