Direct Care Staff for 1-9 pm on Weekdays and Weekends

OUR HOUSE INC; Brookeville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Our House in Maryland seeks compassionate Direct Care Staff to supervise Trainees in a semi-independent living setting and guide them toward responsible, independent adulthood. The role emphasizes building positive relationships, setting appropriate boundaries, and serving as a role model for youth in a residential program.

Responsibilities include planning life-skills activities, maintaining a safe and structured environment, and coordinating transportation and documentation while adhering to

Qualifications

• Dependable and patient with adolescents.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to set appropriate boundaries and model behavior.
• Commitment to dignity, fairness and respect in youth work.
• Preferred: residential childcare training or equivalent.
• Must meet state requirements and training, with COMAR awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Trainees in their semi-independent living environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships while serving as a consistent and positive role model.
• Plan and facilitate weekly life-skills activities focused on personal responsibility, accountability, decision-making, and values.
• Encourage Trainees to develop the skills necessary for successful independent living.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, structured, and respectful residential environment.
• Provide transportation for Trainees to off-site activities and appointments as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable COMAR requirements.
• Maintain required training and certifications.
• Dispense medications and conduct drug testing as directed, when appropriately licensed as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT).
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding Trainee needs, concerns, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Our House team to identify solutions and improve programs and services.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Strong communicator

Team player

Boundary setting

Problem solving

Respect for youth

Motivated to help others

Education

Associate degree or above

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Change Lives. Our House

is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents.

Through our residential vocational and educational training program, we help at-risk youth develop the confidence, life skills, career skills, and independence they need to build a successful future.

If you enjoy working with young people, building positive relationships, setting appropriate boundaries, and being a positive role model, we want to hear from you!

Brief Job Overview

As a Direct Care Staff Member, you will play an important role in the daily lives of our Trainees. You will provide supervision, guidance, encouragement, and structure while helping young people develop the skills they need to become responsible and independent adults.

This is a rewarding position for someone who wants their work to have a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support Trainees in their semi-independent living environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships while serving as a consistent and positive role model.
• Plan and facilitate weekly life-skills activities focused on personal responsibility, accountability, decision-making, and values.
• Encourage Trainees to develop the skills necessary for successful independent living.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, structured, and respectful residential environment.
• Provide transportation for Trainees to off-site activities and appointments as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) requirements.
• Maintain required training and certifications.
• Dispense medications and conduct drug testing as directed, when appropriately licensed as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT).
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding Trainee needs, concerns, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Our House team to identify solutions and improve programs and services.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and responsible
• Patient, calm, and consistent
• Comfortable working with adolescents
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to establish appropriate boundaries while building positive relationships
• Skilled at problem-solving and making sound decisions
• Committed to treating young people with dignity, fairness, and respect
• Motivated by the opportunity to help others succeed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or above preferred
• Residential non-DDA childcare training
• MANDT or other Behavioral Management Training
• RCYCP license or willingness to become licensed upon hire
• Certified Medication Technician desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to drive outcomes through collaboration and persuasion.

Benefits

Our House provides continuous education, company-paid time off, healthcare and retirement savings.