DIRECT CARE WORKER

SCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking a dedicated residential counselor in New York to support adolescents in a safe, structured living environment. You will supervise daily routines, help implement meal plans, and participate in individual and group activities, fostering positive relationships with residents and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completed TCI training, and references. Prior youth services experience is a plus and equal opportunity employment is upheld.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.
• TCI training with written test and demonstration of competency to perform physical restraints.
• Prior exposure to working with an adolescent population desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean and caring living environment for program residents.
• Prepare meals according to weekly meal planner.
• Participate in activity programming including individual and group activities, sports, games, trips, enrichment activities, etc.
• Enforce the program’s daily routine by accurately completing reports, checklists & daily point sheets.
• Attention to and support of medical issues, student educational/vocational needs, case work, and clinical appoints.
• Appropriately confront negative behavior whenever it occurs.
• Maintain professional, positive and encouraging relationships with all residents, family members, and agency staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Provide a safe, clean and caring living environment for program residents.
• Prepare meals according to weekly meal planner.
• Participate in activity programming including individual and group activities, sports, games, trips, enrichment activities, etc.
• Enforce the program’s daily routine by accurately completing reports, checklists & daily point sheets.
• Attention to and support of medical issues, student educational/vocational needs, case work, and clinical appoints.
• Appropriately confront negative behavior whenever it occurs.
• Maintain professional, positive and encouraging relationships with all residents, family members, and agency staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED required.
• This position requires successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required TCI refreshers in order to maintain continued employment.
• Prior exposure to working with an adolescent population desired.
• Experience in child welfare is a plus.
• Must be able to provide excellent references.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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