Under the supervision of the Direct Child Care Supervisor, the Direct Child Care Staff (DCCS) ensures that the physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual and cultural needs of each individual client are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Promote the Mission of Karing Hands Group Home
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the Karing Hands Group Home.
• Demonstrate initiative in carrying out all duties and responsibilities
• Actively participate, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in formulating and following through with service plans for all children in their care.
• Attend all team meetings, case conferences and home reviews as scheduled.
• Provide 24-hour supervision and a structured environment to ensure the safety and well-being of each client.
• Communicate openly and regularly with the team regarding the children and their well-being.
• Implement all behavior plans that are created for the children including the level system.
• Support the child’s/family participation in mental health services as designated by the multidisciplinary team. Participate in family (house) therapy as indicated.
• Attend all scheduled medical appointments and follow through with any and all recommendations made by the medical professionals.
• Administer medications as instructed and in accordance with RCC, NBN, RBWO minimum standard policy
• Monitor school attendance and assess performance to ensure academic success for all children.
• Attend and participate in all school activities and meetings as recommended by the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure the child’s participation in tutoring and special academic programs, as designated by the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist all children with homework and/or school projects.
• Advocate for children’s needs within the school system.
• Maintain and model proper upkeep, routine maintenance and cleanliness of the home and its furnishings, submitting work order for damages/or repairs in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper care and safe handling of all agency vehicles, following through with all maintenance as recommended by the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure that all seat belts are fastened and that all persons are secure in agency vehicle before driving.
• Balance and maintain a home budget, while staying within budgetary constraints.
• Monitor house security/alarm system
• Serve as a role model for the clients and their families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30308: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location