RMAC Youth Residential Direct Care Associate

ND Health and Human Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services’ Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center in Grand Forks seeks a Youth Residential Direct Care Associate for a 40-hour PM shift with every other weekend rotation.

You will mentor youth, teach daily living and life-skills, and help them articulate goals while fostering independence in a residential setting. A HS diploma or GED and 2 years of direct care for special populations are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of the defensive driving course at new-hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and guidance to youth in a residential setting.
• Teach daily living activities such as household tasks, hygiene, and communication to increase independence.
• Assist youth in articulating goals and practicing self-advocacy and self-help strategies.

Skills

Direct Care

Mentoring

Communication

Life Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center is seeking a Youth Residential Direct Care Associate in the Grand Forks, ND area.
Shift Hours: Shift hours are 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM, and 11:00 PM- 7:30 AM, this position is hiring for a 40 hour a week PM shift. Also, includes every other weekend rotation.
As a Direct Care Associate III working with youth in a residential setting, you will provide positive mentoring and guidance to young people impacted by behavioral health disorders. You will serve as a role model, exhibiting a positive and respectful approach in all interactions. You will teach daily living activities, including household tasks, hygiene tasks, effective communication, and socialization with the goal of helping those you serve increase their independence.
An important part of this position is assisting the youth to articulate their goals and what is important for them. You will teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies to assist the youth in reaching their goals.
You will thrive in this position if you have a passion for teaching young people life skills and how to overcome barriers that may be present in their lives.
To be considered for the DCA III position, you must be 21 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED; and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

• Will consider filling this position as a Direct Care Associate II, which requires you must be 21 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
  

This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.
Location
This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.
About HHS
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Application Procedures
Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated.
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A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Reynolds at [e-mail] or at 701-795-3998.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic
Telephone Number: 701-795-3870
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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
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