Direct Care Specialist — Child Welfare & Shelter

55 Compass Connections; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Benefits on day one

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in El Paso, Texas, is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team. We provide emergency shelter and group home placement for children, working to reunite them with families and help them thrive in the community.

The position offers 2nd shift (1:45pm–10:00pm) with Tuesday and Wednesday off and requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) plus 1 year in child welfare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Preferred – 2-year associate degree from an accredited program, or two years of college coursework in a related human services field.
• 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field or related training.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines applicable to this position.
• Document all serious incidents, daily progress, and activities completely and timely.
• Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
• Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate.
• Use positive child management techniques including redirection and de-escalation.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Compass Connections in El Paso, Texas, is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team. We provide emergency shelter and group home placement for children, working to reunite them with families and help them thrive in the community.

The position offers 2nd shift (1:45pm–10:00pm) with Tuesday and Wednesday off and requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) plus 1 year in child welfare.