Direct Care Worker

Ysbjc; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau is seeking a Direct Care Worker for part-time care of residents. The role requires supervising residents, assisting with meals, teaching basic living skills, and maintaining safety while following agency policies.

Qualifying applicants are at least 21, hold a valid driver’s license, and may have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field or a HS diploma/GED. Regular evening/night shifts and opportunities for training are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to be insurable and participate as part of a team.
• Prefer bachelor’s degree in human services; HS diploma or GED accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of residents at all times to ensure safety and cohesion.
• Prepare meals; third shift may complete meals during shift.
• Teach basic living skills: hygiene, attire, budgeting, time management.
• Supervise residents and document room checks every 15 minutes at night.
• Attend at least one monthly staff meeting; maintain daily activity logs.
• Provide discipline as needed and model appropriate behavior.
• Safely drive agency vehicles including 15-passenger vans.
• Be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Participate in 10+ hours of training per year; assist with onboarding.

Skills

Team player

Crisis intervention

Rapport with youth

Mentoring youth

Redirection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work / psychology / counseling or related field

HS diploma or GED accepted

Job description

Direct Care Worker – Part time Position at Youth Service Bureau

Job Qualifications

Applicant must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be insurable. Prefer a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human service field, will accept resumes with a high school diploma or GED. Direct Care applicants must be willing to participate as a member of a team, hold youth accountable for behaviors, possess skills in re-direction and crisis intervention, and follow specific rules/guidelines. Direct Care applicants should expect to be on their feet for the majority of shifts worked attending to the numerous responsibilities of the position. Direct Care applicants must be able to role model appropriate behavior and socially accepted interaction 100% of the time. Direct Care applicants must be able to mentor the youth in care and develop appropriate and effective rapport with the youth in care.

Work Schedule

Possible 12 hour, 8 hour, and 6 hour shifts. If interested, regular weekly hours available.

Salary $14.00 – $16.00 per hour | Hours 4pm-10pm offers an additional $1/hr, Hours 11pm-8am offers an additional $.50/hr

Essential Functions

• Maintain general supervision of residents and related activities at all times to ensure cohesiveness within the environment among all residents.
• Complete preparation of meals and snacks. Third shift personnel complete as much of meal as possible during shift. First and second shift complete and serve meals.
• Instruct and guide residents in basic living skills such as personal hygiene, proper attire, eating habits, care of clothing, money management, dealing with structured and unstructured time, completion of all personal and household chores.
• Supervise residents and document room check log every 15 minutes throughout the night (third shift is awake staff).
• Attend at least one monthly staff meeting each month.
• Maintain accurate documentation with regard to daily activities
• Provide an appropriate variety of discipline as needed for infractions of an immediate nature or as necessitated.
• Safely drive 15-passenger van and other agency vehicles.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Serve as an appropriate role model in physical appearance, social skills, and daily interaction with co-workers and residents.
• Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of training each year.
• Orientation and direct training of new personnel as assigned.
• Take information on a telephone call from placing agency on potential placements. Relay information to a case manager for approval. Complete intake paperwork on any new placement.

The Youth Service Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are looking for help with the Healthy Families program, please call us at 260-726-8520 and we will assist you. Thank you.