What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Family & Children's Center?
Join our Day Treatment team as a Direct Care Staff in Winona, MN!
BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Direct Care Staff is responsible to ensure quality program delivery and safety of clients during the Day Treatment program in collaboration with team members and external partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:
Education, Training & Work Experience: Required high school diploma or the equivalent; or (2) years of experience as a primary caregiver to a child with mental illness within the previous ten years. Preferred: holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
Scope of practice: While under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, a mental health behavioral aide may practice psychosocial skills with a child client according to the child's treatment plan and individual behavior plan that a mental health professional, clinical trainee, or mental health practitioner has previously taught to the child
Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge in mental health interventions and skills training. Candidate must possess knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and be able work with youth using this skill set. Candidate must have the ability to build appropriate rapport with clientele and form age appropriate limits and boundaries.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Normal classroom environment with related indoor and outdoor conditions. Requires use of nonviolent crisis intervention methods.
Benefits At FCC
BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Direct Care Staff is responsible to ensure quality program delivery and safety of clients during the Day Treatment program in collaboration with team members and external partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Day Treatment staff on duties that are necessary for program implementation including, but not limited to, providing intense supervision to clients, utilizing appropriate behavioral interventions and co-facilitating groups.
- Participate as a member of the Day Treatment team including, but not limited to, attending weekly staff meetings, communicating daily with other staff and working effectively and non-defensively with the treatment team.
- Provide transportation for Day Treatment clients as necessary and in accordance with program policies.
- Complete daily documentation as necessary in a timely manner according to program policies and standards.
- Use appropriate behaviors and positive communication skills when interacting with members in the community as part of the Day Treatment team.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:
Education, Training & Work Experience: Required high school diploma or the equivalent; or (2) years of experience as a primary caregiver to a child with mental illness within the previous ten years. Preferred: holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
Scope of practice: While under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, a mental health behavioral aide may practice psychosocial skills with a child client according to the child's treatment plan and individual behavior plan that a mental health professional, clinical trainee, or mental health practitioner has previously taught to the child
Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge in mental health interventions and skills training. Candidate must possess knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and be able work with youth using this skill set. Candidate must have the ability to build appropriate rapport with clientele and form age appropriate limits and boundaries.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Normal classroom environment with related indoor and outdoor conditions. Requires use of nonviolent crisis intervention methods.
Benefits At FCC
- Paid time off through accrued vacation time – plus an additional floating holiday!
- Life insurance covered 100% by FCC when working 20 or more hours per week.
- Short term & long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance available when working 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(k) Savings Plan - FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
- Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
- Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!