FSRI - Direct Care Staff - Part Time, Residential #71994
About The Position
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
Requirements
- Empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced.
- Willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled.
- Staff must have knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
- The position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record.
- In addition, the reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the drivers seat.
- Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Previous residential work experience
- Obtaining Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields.
- Experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or personal experience.
- Bilingual/ASL skills
- Multilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting.
- Assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family.
- Provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child.
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
