Direct Care Staff for Youth - PART Time, PRN

Direct Care Staff for Youth (PRN)

Employer:

Advocates for Children

Department:
Newman House

Reports To:

Newman House Program Manager

Summary:

Direct Care Staff (PRN) are responsible, under general supervision, for providing care to youth (age 14-21) residing in the group home. The Direct Care Staff (PRN) will deliver services and perform the duties required to maintain daily operations of a residential care program for runaway and homeless youth.

• Effectively watch, listen, engage, and monitor client interaction.
• Orient new residents to the program by explaining daily routines, expectations, and resident rights.
• Ensure each resident is assigned a room with adequate bedding and hygiene supplies, complete clothing inventory, and ensure each child has an adequate supply of seasonal clothing.
• Provide direct supervision and know where residents are at all times. Conduct and document fifteen minute bed checks during sleeping hours.
• Maintain a therapeutic, safe, and clean environment for residents and staff, including housekeeping, preparing and serving meals in lieu of a cook, motivating and engaging youth in completing daily routines and chores.
• Give instructions to youth regarding desirable health and personal habits.
• Provide praise, direction, and discipline to improve social skills and healthy choices.
• Use agency-approved crisis intervention techniques.
• Plan and lead recreational activities and participate or instruct youth games.
• Provide individual and group support to residents.
• Transport youth to school, designated appointments, and activities.
• Complete daily log entries, progress notes, incident reports, and other documentation consistently, accurately, and legible.
• Follow agency training and protocol regarding medication storage, dispensing, and documentation.
• Handle crisis calls, walk-in crisis situations, referrals, and admissions as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings and regular supervision.
• Complete annual training requirements to meet all governing body requirements.
• Assure confidentiality of information related to clients, personnel, and other information of confidential nature.
• Interact with clients and team members, at appropriate times, in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Advocate standards.
• Always comply with Advocates' standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times with both team members and clients.
• Demonstrates passion for the mission of Advocates for Children and a commitment to ensuring fairness and accessibility for all through active participation in related training and advocacy efforts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to PQI and attend meetings as required
• Other duties, as assigned.

Not Applicable

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience working with youth.
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Current CPR/First-Aid Certification (or completed within 30 days of hire).
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
• Basic Word Processing knowledge is preferred.

• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative- Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
  Close vision;
  Distance vision;
  Color vision;
  Peripheral vision;
  Depth perception and ability to adjust…