Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Shifts that we are looking for:

Part-Time or Full-Time (Must be available to work Weekends) :

- Swing Shifts 3pm-11pm (Some Weekends included)

- Grave shifts 11pm-9am

- Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to complete fingerprints and criminal history review.

Interest and sensitivity to working around children and young adults who have experienced trauma.

No convictions for abusing, neglecting, mistreating individuals, or drug charges.

- Responsibilities:

Maintain the daily routines and structure of the homes.

Provide care, safety and supervision.

Work with treatment team to incorporate activities, schedules and goals youth may be working on.

Attend and present groups.

Promote a warm nurturing home environment.

Prepare regular and nutritious meals.

Communicate and partner with treatment team to ensure consistency in programming.

- Experience (recommended):

Experience in trauma, crisis, grief, loss and intervention.

Experience maintaining children's health and safety.

Experience with medication management and de-escalation.

Experience or knowledge of the foster care system.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $13.50 - $17.00 per hour

(Depending on Experience and Education)

- Benefits:

Health insurance (After 90 days for full time employees)

- Schedule:

8 hour shift / Swing Shift / Weekends (Day shift/Swing Shift)

10 Hour Shift for Graveyard Shift

- Experience:

Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

- Work Location:

Multiple locations

- This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction.

Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

- Work Remotely:

No, our programs are designed to provide behavioral health treatment in a caring and trauma sensitive environment. We build resilience, increase knowledge, enhance growth, and teach lifelong skills. By partnering with local mental health facilities, we provide assessments, age-appropriate groups, family and individual counseling, medication management, and psychiatric needs. We support therapeutic relationships established prior to placement and make arrangements for youth to attend those services.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17