Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Direct Care Worker to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations and possess a strong background in behavioral therapy and special education.
Duties:
- · To cover all assigned shifts.
· To insure that the clients in your charge are receiving proper care.
· To provide a safe physical/emotional environment.
· To provide supervision of activities when needed. Being aware of where the clients are going and with whom.
· To help develop and to carry out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in that client’s individual treatment plan.
· To recognize and confront inappropriate behavior and redirect clients according to treatment goals and house standards.
· To take responsibility for medical needs and inform the House Manager, Deputy Director, Program Director or Nursing Staff and appropriate administrative staff of such needs.
· To inform the program administrators or House Manager of unusual incidents and follow-up with a written report.
· To maintain the home in accordance with Agency standards with input from the residents. These are available at each site.
· To encourage input and participation in house routines and to encourage integration within the community.
· To serve as a positive role model.
· To program and implement activities.
· When necessary, to provide transportation for clients.
· To conduct all shifts consistent with agency and individual site policies, routines and procedures.
· To maintain written and verbal communication with the House Manger and with other A&E United staff after each shift, i.e. log entries.
· To attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs.
· To report any unusual incidents to on-call staff.
· Attend and come prepared for weekly meeting with Senior Staff members.
· Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and their families at all times
· Complete the CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and maintain CPI certification.
· Complete the Medication Administration Program(MAP) Training and maintain MAP certification within 3 months of hire date
· Follow all DEEC, DCF, DYS, DMH and CFP medication regulations and procedures.
· Follow all A&E United’s policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned by the House manager or Director Director
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalency. Driver’s license, Ability to set limits and to form appropriate relationships with clients. Effective role model, culturally competenteducation settings
- Proficiency in counseling techniques
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience in individual and group counseling
- Proficiency in crisis management techniques
- Familiarity with applied behavior analysis principles
- Background in special education or related fields such as psychology or social work
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need while gaining valuable experience in the field of direct care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Dorchester, MA 02121 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dorchester, MA 02121: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person