Direct Care Specialist

Job Overview
The Direct Care Specialist is responsible for serving as a positive role model for the Revive Housing LLC, residents. The Direct Care Specialist contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and works via role modeling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents.

Duties

• Facilitate resident medical and other outside appointments, including but not limited to setting appointments, communicating appointments to appropriate staff, and transporting residents.
• Administer medications as appropriate
• Review medication records daily for errors and/or omissions, report any discrepancies to Program Manager, and document on the compliance review calendar
• Maintain and oversee medication records, including but not limited to communicating with the pharmacy to obtain new prescriptions and refills, and all necessary record keeping for same
• Administer first aid to resident in response to minor medical problems as appropriate
• Notify Resident Staff Supervisor and/or Program Director of any significant resident medical complaint
• Provide Privacy and confidentiality of all resident records
• Keep residents on established awake/asleep and activity schedules
• Guide residents in personal hygiene techniques and the proper care of their rooms and other living spaces
• Assist residents in meal preparation steps
• Guide and instruct residents in proper housekeeping and laundry procedures; supervise completion of daily chores
• Use good interpersonal communication skills to gain resident cooperation and resolve resident conflicts
• Exercise fair, firm, and consistent use of behavioral system (point sheet
• Exercise appropriate intervention in accordance with the least restrictive alternative to protect resident from harming self or others
• Record accurate and complete information in the resident chart

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The Direct Care Specialist must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness and related classroom training. Must be able to pass a background check.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Kannapolis, NC 28083 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kannapolis, NC 28083: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14