Direct Care Provider

Direct Care Provider

Job Description

Job Title:

Direct Care Provider Date:
April 15, 2026

Report to:
Programs Director FLSA:
Part-Time or Full Time, Non-Exempt

Approved by:
Executive Director Direct Care $18-$21/Hour Teams, Shifts and hours of Work :

• Day Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (9 Hours)
• Evening Short Shift: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5 Hours)
• Overnight Shift: 9:30 PM - 9:00 AM (11.5 Hours)

Job Summary:

Direct Care Providers are responsible for providing direct supervision of adolescent survivors of sex trafficking (ages 14-17) and implementing Individual Child Plans and programmatic elements within Sarah’s Home.

Essential Job Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the essential functions.

• Must be able to provide direct supervision of adolescents.
• Must be coachable and willing to learn and implement trauma-informed care practices.
• Must be flexible and ready with interventions to help adolescents be successful in the Sarah’s Home program while they go through varying degrees of trauma integration.
• Must be committed to attend all staff training and thoroughly read and understand all policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and participate in daily activities: meals, chores, house-cleaning, recreation, homework support, and life skills coaching. Provide instruction and guidance to clients in learning and practicing life skills, including but not limited to budgeting, personal hygiene, communication, and self-care.
• Willingness to be on-call on a rotating basis
• Support and engage in outdoor activities with the residents such as hiking, nature walks, outdoor games.
• Participate in equine-therapy related activities: helping with horse care (as appropriate), leading or accompanying the girls in equine-based experiences.
• Lift, carry and transport supplies, equipment, gear (e.g., outdoor recreation gear, hiking backpacks, equine equipment) as needed.
• Be prepared to assist in moving furniture or other items in support of house operations, activity setups, or facility maintenance.
• Serve as a positive role model: engage in play, recreation, mentoring; build healthy, trusting relationships with the girls; participate in structured and unstructured activities.
• Monitor behavior, document observations, support therapeutic staff in implementing behavior plans and safety protocols.
• Work as part of the residential team: attend staff meetings, shift hand-offs, trainings, collaborate with case management, therapists, external partners.

• Maintain a clean home environment
• Able to prepare meals and oversee the preparation of meals
• Assist in maintaining adequate records
• Able to transport youth in a Sarah’s Home vehicle to and from appointments or scheduled activities

• 2 yrs college and/or 1 yr college experience in a human services field
• Must not be less than 21 years of age
• Experience working with teens (desirable)
• Experience with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, or counseling/social work is preferred
• QMAP Certification:
  Must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) certification within the next 6 months. This is required for administering medications and supporting clients' health needs.

• A passion for providing a safe and caring environment for survivors of sex trafficking to begin the healing process.
• Ability to intervene and de-escalate in the house when adolescents exhibit challenging behavioral patterns
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

This is a physically active role.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds (for equipment, supplies, outdoor gear).
• Occasionally assist in moving heavier items (furniture, large equipment) up to ~75 pounds with team assistance.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (several hours at a time) during shifts and outdoor activities.
• Hike on uneven terrain, climb slopes/trails, bike, be outdoors in varying weather…