Youth Direct Care Staff(8am-4pm)

The Children's Home of Easton (CHE) is a non-profit organization founded in 1885 to support children in out-of-home care, many of whom have experienced significant trauma. We provide comprehensive, trauma-responsive services to help each child achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Through collaboration with youth, families, and care teams, we strive to build resilience and work toward permanency or independence. Our mission is to build, strengthen, and preserve every family's full potential, guided by our core values of compassion, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

Overview

Our Direct Care Staff provide direct supervision and support to youth in out-of-home care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive development. This role involves implementing trauma-responsive care techniques to build positive relationships, manage behaviors, and promote healing and resilience. Staff are responsible for maintaining a structured and supportive environment, facilitating daily routines, and engaging youth in activities that foster personal growth while adhering to all relevant state regulations and organizational policies. All staff must attend and pass a 5-day in-house training program before they begin work. Training runs M-F from 9am-3:30pm.

Duties

• Constant supervision of residents, ensuring safety and support at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned building(s) and facilitation of chore schedules.
• Provide medication administration to clients.
• Serve as a support and advocate for clients, assisting with goal progress. Engage in program activities while managing behaviors/emotional concerns that arise.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to crises/emergencies, following procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff.
• Transport clients in organization vehicles.
• Maintain accurate reports of activities, incidents, and any other relevant notes, ensuring clear and consistent communication with supervisors.
• Attend and participate in trainings and meetings as required.

The following benefits are offered to all full-time employees with no waiting period.

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holiday)
• 403b Savings Plan. Company matching after 1 year of employment.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License/Record Check
• 21 years of age or older
• All applicants are required to pass a physical examination by a licensed professional, as well as all required state clearances (4 total)
• Must attend and pass all required state trainings, including a mandatory 5-day in-house training program that runs M-F from 9am-3:30pm
• Eligible to work with children as shown through all required state clearances

Professional Expectations:

Every staff member of The Children’s Home of Easton, regardless of department or position, plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for both clients and staff. As such, all staff are expected to actively prevent and report all instances of abuse, harassment, discrimination, or misconduct. Safety and abuse prevention is everyone’s responsibility. All staff make a commitment to respect and uphold the integrity of each person by providing safe spaces where everyone is seen, heard, and protected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15