Direct Care Worker

nphosting; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Texas. The role focuses on caring for children in an emergency shelter and group home setting, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and daily activity planning.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, bilingual English/Spanish, and 1 year of related experience in child welfare or a similar social services field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 2-year associate degree or two+ years of college in a related human services field.
• Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Document all serious incidents, daily progress, and activities completely and timely.
• Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
• Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate or requested.
• Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
• Plan, organize and supervise activities for children per the daily activity schedule.
• Teach constructive behavior, social skills, problem solving, and life skills.
• Assist children with homework assignments.
• Maintain an orderly living area and oversee daily chores.
• Maintain and update records regarding children's belongings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related coursework (preferred)

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our (facility) in (city, state).

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Hourly Rate: $21.82 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: 12 hour shift 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

Academic Req : Required - High school diploma, or equivalent; Preferred - 2-year associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work in a related human services field

Certifications : First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience : Required - 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting and/or training in a related human services field; Preferred - 2 plus years' related experience and/or training in a related human services field

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• 2. Document all serious incidents, daily progress, and activities completely, accurately and in a timely manner and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• 3. Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
• 4. Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate or requested.
• 5. Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
• 6. Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
• 7. Teach constructive behavior and social skills, realistic problem-solving behaviors, responsible time and money management, conversational English, personal hygiene, and life skills.
• 8. Assist children with homework assignments.
• 9. Maintain an orderly and clean children's living area including assisting in the household and children's laundry, overseeing daily chores, identifying routine maintenance work/repair, and reporting it to the Unit Manager.
• 10. Maintain and update records regarding children's clothing and personal items.
• 11. Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required, and by using proper application of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.
• 12. Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to take responsibility in the daily routine of the facility.
• 13. Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.
• 14. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
• 15. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• 16. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• 17. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• 1. Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of the children assigned to the worker from the start of the assigned shift until relieved.
• 2. Follow the instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform Unit Manager of information impacting the basic health and well-being of children assigned to the worker.
• 3. Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with children, families and all agency staff including supervisors, co-workers, therapists, student interns, and volunteers.
• 4. Frequently traverse from one area of the facility to another both indoors and outdoors as needed to provide direct supervision of children.
• 5. Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children and enforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all children assigned to the worker.
• 6. Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift.
• 7. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.

Requirements:

• 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employ