DIRECT CARE WORKER - @ CRISIS REPITE/OUR PLACE

SCO Family of Services; Village of Floral Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Direct Care Worker to support residents in crisis interventions and daily activities. This full-time entry-level role promotes independent living and fosters positive peer relationships while ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with SED/MMR adolescents is desirable.
• Valid NYS Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in house meetings and planning.
• Provide intervention for volatile situations.
• Help residents with appointments and cooking.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DIRECT CARE WORKER - @ CRISIS REPITE/OUR PLACE

Join to apply for the DIRECT CARE WORKER - @ CRISIS REPITE/OUR PLACE role at SCO Family of Services.

Job Description

Promotes and fosters independent functioning, mature peer relationships, and responsible decision-making.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in house meetings to cover topics like menu planning, chore assignment, peer dispute resolution, and recreational planning.
2. Provides immediate intervention to defuse potentially volatile situations between residents.
3. Helps residents keep their scheduled appointments.
4. Assists residents with menu planning, shopping, and cooking.
5. Participates in the admission and orientation of new residents.
6. Completes all required documentation daily.
7. Communicates important information to supervisors and briefs staff for the next shift.
8. Overnight staff must stay awake and alert throughout their shifts.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with SED/MMR adolescents is desirable.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver License.
• Acceptable background clearance through State Central Register and compliance with health regulations.
• Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, including physical restraint competency, with ongoing refreshers.

Additional Information

This position is entry level, full-time, and falls under the 'Other' job function within the Industry of Individual and Family Services. SCO Family of Services is an equal opportunity employer.