Direct Care - Treatment Associates Weekend Shift

Job Details

Job Location
:
Beckley Campus & CBS Offices - Beckley, WV 25801

Salary Range
: $15.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Be an appropriate role model for youth in care. Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of youth. Be responsible for guiding and directing youth through the program. Prepare youth for successful living within societal norms toward reunification with their family, a foster family or independent living.

• Can support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

• Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc’s mission is to prevent harm and provide hope to hurting children and families.
• Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc’s vision is to be a leader in providing superior and innovative services to every child in need regardless of who they are, what they have done, or where they live by empowering them to discover and fulfill their spiritual, academic, personal, and professional dreams and passions.
• The core values that drive BUMFS’s mission and vision are:
  Christian centered;
  Holistic approach to service – mind, body, and spirit;
  Every person is of great sacred worth;
  Unconditional commitment;
  Acceptance;
  Trust;
  Honesty;
  Best practice;
  Family focused;
  Integrity;
  Respect and dignity;
  Confidentiality;
  Advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves;
  Teamwork;
  Competency;
  Faithfulness.

• Become personally acquainted with each resident in the unit and develop a solid working knowledge of the background, dynamics, and treatment plan for each resident.
• Consistently keep residents clearly informed of any changes, new direction, and expectations related to the house, and provide adequate information to all new residents as part of the orientation process.
• Follow goals and objectives on residents’ individual treatment plans as well as behavior support plans.
• May schedule medical appointments for residents as well as needed therapy groups, i.e., sexual abuse, alcoholics anonymous, etc. in coordination with Therapist and Shift Supervisor(s).
• Manage conflict, emergencies, and crisis in a professional manner. In accordance with agency policy and Non Violent Crisis Intervention protocol which includes Utilization of Passive Physical Restraint.
• Treat DHHR personnel, school officials, biological, foster, and/or volunteer families with appropriate courtesy and respect.
• Administer medication to residents in accordance with medication administration protocols.
• Complete regular/or necessary personnel related paperwork in a timely manner such as time sheets, leave requests, injury reports, mileage sheets, etc.

• Maintain ongoing and open communication with staff.
• Share problems and criticisms in a constructive manner.
• Meet with Shift Supervisor every quarter for staff development conference.
• Ensure that pertinent information is written in the staff log for all shifts to read.
• Attend unit team meetings on a scheduled bi-weekly basis, full group and all other required meetings/staffings.

• Assist resident’s in-group settings or on an individual basis in personal hygiene skills, care for residents when sick, and administer first aid.
• Respond to the resident's emotional needs; giving acceptance, affection, encouragement, understanding, and guidance.
• Assist in helping resident(s) follow through with goals and objectives of his/her treatment plan.
• Encourage residents to participate in recreational activities. Provide opportunities for residents to participate in activities during their free time.
• Provide the resident the opportunity to attend Church and/or Sunday school and encourage participation in other Spiritual Enrichment Programs.
• Record pertinent information regarding residents on the daily narrative, staff log, medication record and incident reports. In a detailed manner.

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• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED (college training preferred).

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