Direct Care Worker

Another Chance Programs; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Another Chance Programs is seeking a Residential Youth Worker/Direct Care Worker to support youth aged 6-17 in a group home environment. Responsibilities include outreach, mentoring, and providing direct care. This part-time role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, and offers training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral health work.
• Qualifying driving record and valid driver's license.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to youth in a group home setting.
• Facilitate outreach and community linkages.
• Support and mentor youth through everyday activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Independence

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Residential Youth Worker/Direct Care Worker (Behavioral Health)

By offering outreach, encouragement and support, the Behavioral Health Paraprofessional, cultivates and secures a connection with the client, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model. You will be a huge part of these youth’s everyday life experiences as you work with them in a group home setting.

As part of their job duties, the Behavioral Health Paraprofessional, may be asked to provide direct services to individuals such as outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, and group facilitation.

This is a group home for boys ages 6-17.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a High School Diploma / GED with some knowledge of behavioral health work.

• Qualifying driving record. Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record as well.

• Excellent communication skills are needed.

• Ability to work independently, with flexibility, and within the prescribed guidelines.

• Basic computer skills.

• Required to be available weekends, evenings, nights and holidays as scheduled

• Certification of CPR and First Aid Training (Provided by Company)

• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive within two (2) weeks of hire

• Be able to pass Criminal Background check

-Physical Exam within the last 2 year

-TB Test (Negative)

-Must be able to pass a drug screening

-Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (Provided by Company)

PART-TIME POSITION- EVENINGS & WEEKENDS REQUIRED