Direct Care - Treatment Associate (54080

Job Details Job Location:
Daniels Coexisting for Adolescents - Daniels, WV 25832 Position Type:
Full-Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.50 Hourly Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Shift: Any

Be an appropriate role model for youth in care. Create and maintain an atmosphere 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.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc’s mission is to prevent harm and provide hope to hurting children and families. Its 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 our mission and vision include:
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.

• Support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services through compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate professional development programs and services to attain and maintain competency.
• Support all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.

• Become personally acquainted with each resident and develop a solid working knowledge of their background, dynamics, and treatment plan.
• Consistently keep residents informed of any changes, new directions, and expectations related to the house.
• Follow goals and objectives on residents’ individual treatment plans and behavior support plans.
• Schedule medical appointments and therapy groups in coordination with Therapist and Shift Supervisor(s).
• Manage conflict, emergencies, and crisis in a professional manner, following Non Violent Crisis Intervention protocol, including the use of passive physical restraint.
• Administer medication to residents in accordance with medication administration protocols.
• Complete regular or necessary personnel‑related paperwork such as timesheets, leave requests, injury reports, mileage sheets, etc., in a timely manner.

• Maintain ongoing and open communication with staff.
• Share problems and criticisms constructively.
• Meet with the Shift Supervisor for a staff development conference every quarter.
• 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, as well as other required meetings and staffing sessions.

• Assist residents in in‑group or individual settings with personal hygiene, care when sick, and first aid.
• Respond to residents’ emotional needs by giving acceptance, affection, encouragement, understanding, and guidance.
• Set aside time each day to meet with residents individually or collectively.
• Help residents follow through with goals and objectives of their treatment plan.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities and provide opportunities during free time.
• Provide opportunities 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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Education Level: High school diploma or GED (college training preferred).

Experience: None.

• Open to continued learning through attendance at course study and in‑service training and workshops.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal…