Direct Care Staff

Right at Home is looking to fill a part-time and full time position for child caregivers in our residential treatment center. Must have a heart for working with children.

Responsibilities: The Direct Care Specialist reports to the Licensed Child Care Administrator and is responsible for supervising children and maintaining a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment that meets the individualized care plan and personal development needs of the children in accordance with Agency standards, state licensing standards and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements. The Direct Care Specialist will follow a designated routine as assigned.

Essential duties:

- Provide direct supervision and observation of children while in their living space or common areas; know the whereabouts of all children at all times during the shift.
- Interact, observe and supervise children in accordance to their individualized treatment and behavior support plans. Set appropriate behavioral limits with children in accordance to Agency policy and individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Complete assigned duties and paperwork, such as behavior sheets, observation notes, communication logs, shift reports personal restraint records, incident reports, etc. before the end of shift.
- Maintain awareness of children's behavior and utilize the proper intervention and appropriate consequence in accordance with Agency policy and the child's individual treatment and behavior support plans; accurately document the behavior and intervention using the designated forms.
- Provide children with a full range of basic living skills, including, but not limited to bathing, feeding, cleaning, shopping and laundry.
- Clean, organize and maintain the children's living space to provide a safe and therapeutic environment
- Ensure safety, security and sanitation standards are maintained in all work areas at all times
- Accompany children and participate in and manage therapy sessions as needed
- Teach, supervise and assist children in achieving their daily goals
- Converse with children to reinforce positive behavior and promote social interaction and community inclusion.
- Accompany and/or transport children to appointments, outings and activities using established safety protocol.
- Assist with the new resident orientation.
- Report and properly document all incidents in a timely manner (prior to the end of the shift).
- Prepare and attend supervision, unit, team and facility meetings as required.
- Provide back-up services and assistance to other units/programs when needed.
- Complete required training hours per licensing standards.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Relationships:

- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the program management team, staff, children and volunteers to meet the needs of the children and ensure the program goals and objectives are being met.
- Work closely with management, and the program staff to ensure program operations, goals and objectives are being met and the children are receiving the highest quality of services and support.
- Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices.
- Work within the Agency's Code of Ethics and establish working relationships within the ethical boundaries established.
- Provide a safe and loving environment to children.
- Ability to work both in a team environment and independently

Minimum qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid TX Driver's license
- Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
- Prior full-time working experience, preferably in a similar environment and/or with children
- Knowledge of behavior modification and therapeutic settings
- Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write legibly in a concise and understandable manner
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner

**Requirements**:

- 3 Day Web Based Training schedule prior to on the job training
- TB Test Results and fingerprints $40(applicants are responsible for paying for their fingerprints and TB test.
- Cleared Background Check
- Clear Driving History
- High School Diploma
- Clear drug test results
- Two Professional References
- Resume

Applicants who do not submit ALL of the above listed items will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

- High school diploma
- Experience working with youth
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or closely related field
- 6 months experience in residential care facility or similar setting
- Basic knowledge of behavior modification and therapeutic settings
- Ability to use good judgment, think and react rationally and calmly in difficult and stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with t