DIRECT CARE WORKER

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a dedicated staff member to provide a safe and caring living environment for program residents in New York. You will prepare meals, support medical and educational needs, and participate in diverse activities, including trips and enrichment programs.

The role requires TCI training, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to work with adolescents. Travel may be involved up to 25% of the time, and references are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• TCI training with written test and competency demonstration required.
• Ability to perform physical restraints as specified by program/regulatory body.
• Prior exposure to working with adolescents desired.
• Child welfare experience a plus.
• Ability to provide excellent references.

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 appointments.
• Appropriately confront negative behavior whenever it occurs.
• Maintain professional, positive and encouraging relationships with all residents, family members, and agency staff.

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.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

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.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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