Direct Care Staff

Adult & Teen Challenge; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Teen Challenge is seeking Direct Care Staff for TCAR in a physically active, outdoorsy role. You will supervise clients, manage daily schedules, and support behavioral management and discipleship efforts.

The position emphasizes a Christ-centered ministry and teamwork across departments to provide a holistic program. Four weekday shifts plus one weekend shift are required.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Crisis Intervention training biannually.
• Background check as per Arkansas residential care standards.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise TCAR clients during direct care activities; ensure safety and daily schedules.
• Implement and support therapeutic and discipleship progress; address client needs.
• Plan and supervise daily ministry, recreational, and ADL activities in line with program goals.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Crisis Intervention

Valid Driver's License

Mature and Godly character

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Industry Faith Based Residential Recovery
• Salary $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
• City Morrow
• State/Province Arkansas
• Country United States

Job Description

Direct Care Staff are assigned supervision of TCAR clients during direct care activities, and they are responsible for the general care, daily schedules, behavioral management, and discipleship of clients at TCAR.

Responsibilities of Direct Care Staff

• This is a very physical and outdoorsy position. Must be active in nature.
• Implement and support the client therapeutic/discipleship progress. Takes into consideration the unique needs of the TCAR client population.
• Plan and supervise the daily ministry, recreational, discipleship, Outdoor Adventure activities and ADL (Activities for Daily Living) in accordance with program philosophy of intervention and which support healthy client functioning and which support client treatment goals.
• Apply disciplinary procedures and general behavioral management. Focusing on helping clients learn to manage their own behavior.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Academics, Clinical) to provide a holistic, well rounded, integrated program for clients.
• Assure that TCAR Policy and Procedures are up to date and effectively implemented with regard to the Direct Care department activities.
• Five work days: Four days 2pm-10:30pm weekday hours & one Saturday or Sunday shift from 7:30am-10:30pm.

Clinical Responsibilities of Direct Care Staff

• Ensure the well-being of clients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at proper intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Interact routinely with clients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to appropriate staff.
• Facilitate client educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, experiential learning, life skills, character studies, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage clients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary team meetings as needed/required.

Discipleship Responsibilities of Direct Care Staff

• Oversee, Implement, and instruct comprehensive discipleship training program for clients in assigned Hall.
• Maintain a Christ-centered, ministry atmosphere with the philosophy of ministry outlined in TCAR policy and procedures.
• Provide effective discipleship when ministering to clients. Staff should be capable of and empowered to:
• Lead students to Christ.
• Provide spiritual leadership to residents while also continually encouraging residents toward personal growth.
• Minister to students as opportunity arises and/or during scheduled sessions.
• Other: At times, staff members may be called upon to serve in areas not necessarily outlined in their formal job description.

Qualifications for Direct Care Staff

• High School Diploma or GED, College Degree Preferred
• 30 hours of training in childcare or related field (Provided by Teen Challenge)
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification (Certification training provided by Teen Challenge)
• Be trained in Crisis Intervention at least biannually (Provided by Teen Challenge)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Mature and Godly character
• Must meet the requirements of the Arkansas department of human services for residential care staff - All applicants will be background checked.

Salary Agreement for Direct Care Staff

• Hourly Pay Rate of $18.00-$21.00
• Continuing Education Reimbursement 75% up to $5000.00 annually