What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at WAIT House?
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma/GED
· Demonstrated commitment/experience working with youth
· Ability to maintain resident confidentiality
· Experience in residential setting preferred
· Valid NYS Driver’s License free of violation marks
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct care and supervision to residents of shelter, to include oversight of medication, chores, schoolwork and support of personal goal plan attainment.
RESPONSIBILITES:
· Supervises and interacts with residents at all times though out their daily routines to insure proper life skill instruction outside of Case Management
· Assist Residents with homework as needed
· Make sure all residents are accounted for
· Follow-up on assigned household chores and supervise chore completion
· Coordinated and implements recreation activities with residents
· Assists in preparation of meals in conjunction with residents and provides snacks
· Monitors and enforced house rules compliance
· Assists in implementation of daily schedule
· Transports residents when necessary to school, work and necessary appointments
· Conducts cleaning and maintenance responsibilities
· Communicated with on call staff when necessary
· Provides appropriate intervention to quell potential crisis
· Performs assigned tasks as directed by supervisor
· Record keeping as required
· Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
This job is:
· A good job for someone just entering workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
· A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
· Open to all applicants who do not have a college diploma
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20