What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at The Children's Home of Wheeling, Inc?
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Are you a caring, dependable individual who wants to positively impact the lives of young men? If so, The Children's Home of Wheeling, Inc. could be the perfect place for you.
Our mission is to provide a temporary home, behavioral health treatment, and life-enhancing programs to abused, neglected, and troubled male youth from across West Virginia.
We are currently hiring Direct Care Staff to support our residents and help them grow in a safe, structured environment.
Now accepting resumes. Be a part of something meaningful.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED minimum.
- Must possess a Valid Driver's License.
- Must be 20 years old or older.
- Must pass a criminal background and CPS check, as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Related experience in behavioral health and residential programs preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct care and supervision for our adolescent males, ages 12-18.
- Be a stable, positive role model for youth, providing opportunities for youth to learn appropriate behaviors and interactions.
- Teach basic living skills such as laundry, making the bed, helping with homework, etc.
- Participate in recreational activities, outings, and events with youth.
- Supervise phone calls and on-campus visits between youth and approved contacts.
- Implement behavior management protocols with youth.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records and reports of activities and aspects of the residential program.
- Use approved non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques to physically manage residents in danger of harming themselves or others.
- Attend required trainings and professional development opportunities organized by the agency.
- Supervise the self-administration of medications by the youth.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
- Midnights: 10pm-8am **10% SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL**
- FT and PT
*We are a 24/7/365 facility, so holidays may be required. Employees receive double time for holidays worked.
BENEFITS:
- 401 k
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Birthday PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Short Term Disability
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15