Direct Care Specialist Education and Experience:

• Requires Highschool Diploma/ G.E.D or 1-2 years of applicable experience.
• Prefers Associate Degree in human services, social work, criminal justice, or related field.
• Must be 21-years of age and above.
• Requires valid Driver’s License.

Direct Care Specialist Job Summary: This position will supervise, monitor and assist clients with daily programs, activities and routines, provide guidance, and maintain the living environment. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations, and generally accepted practices.

Direct Care Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining awareness of location and behavior of clients at all times
• Management and monitoring of client’s day to day programming
• Facilitating and encouraging clients’ consistent participation in daily routines such as wake-ups, showering, incentives, etc.
• Performing a variety of service activities such as wake-ups, showering, incentives, transportation, recreational planning, and participation and administering of medications
• Preparing, serving, and monitoring all meals and snacks
• Assisting co-workers and clients in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment
• Following safe work practices and maintaining safe environments in compliance with established standards, regulations, and generally accepted practices
• Promptly reporting any safety or health hazards to immediate supervisor
• Driving personal vehicle in certain circumstances and as directed in the performance of job duties, which may be during day light and/or after dark
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job

Direct Care Specialist Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent service orientation and social perceptiveness skills.
• Proactive engagement with youth
• Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and identify problems quickly.
• Ability to arrange or combine pieces of information to form conclusions
• Ability to be a team player and work with diverse populations.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wheeling, WV 26003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person