Direct Support Staff

2 weeks ago


Franklin, United States Methodist Home For Children Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Direct Support Staff

Location: Franklin, NC (Macon County)

Salary: $16+/hour (depending on education and experience)

About Methodist Home for Children (MHC): Methodist Home for Children is dedicated to ensuring safe, nurturing homes for children while working to eradicate social and family problems leading to abuse, neglect, family disruption, and abandonment. MHC provides community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina, partnering with public agencies to serve children in crisis. Private funds are raised to deliver evidence-based services.

Overview of Position: The Direct Support Staff position at MHC's multipurpose home in Franklin, NC, involves providing program services to intervene with adolescents in a residential group home setting. This role implements the agency's model of care, provides residential care services, and collaborates with adolescents, families, volunteers, and community representatives in both home and community settings.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement direct treatment services using the agency's model of care
  • Provide residential care services for adolescents
  • Collaborate with adolescents, families, volunteers, and community representatives
  • Work in both home and community settings

Qualifications:

  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma and experience working with the client population
  • Must maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods

Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive paid holidays each year.
  • Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year.
  • Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year; unused sick leave carries over.
  • Health Benefits: Choice between BCBS Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan, with Dental and Vision plans available.
  • Health Care Flex Plan: Optional tax-free reimbursement program for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
  • Dependent Care Flex Plan: Optional tax-free reimbursement program for eligible dependent care expenses.
  • Life Insurance: Term life insurance provided ($75,000) with supplemental options.
  • Workers’ Compensation: Agency-paid benefit covering on-the-job injuries.
  • 403B Plan: Contribution to a tax-deferred annuity plan, with MHC matching a portion of funds.
  • Credit Union Membership: All employees offered membership to Coastal Credit Union (CCU).
  • Employee Assistance Program: Agency-paid benefit providing confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents in need, working within a supportive and caring environment at Methodist Home for Children. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about helping youth reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.



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