DIRECT CARE WORKER

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service organization is seeking individuals to support adolescent residents by providing a safe living environment, preparing meals, and facilitating various activities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, a commitment to training, and a passion for helping youth. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
• Prior exposure to working with adolescents desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean environment for residents.
• Prepare meals and participate in activity programming.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Attention to medical issues

Support of educational needs

Positive relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements:

• 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 - External

• 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.

Qualifications Education

Required

High School

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