What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Healthy Youth and Families Home, Inc.?
We are looking to hire a candidate for our Direct Care positions! These positions are available in a newly opened, four-bed licensed facility designed to provide 24-hour intensive behavioral support services to youth with developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior.
Job Expectations: The job requires providing direct care in a person-centered manner, ensuring that clients' unique needs, preferences, and goals are at the forefront of every interaction. The role also requires the capacity to effectively manage crises, providing responses that ensure the physical well-being, as well as the emotional and psychological comfort, of the clients. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with medication adherence, dressing, grooming, bathing, and other personal hygiene needs; supervising client schedules and activities; providing support and behavioral training services; and documenting all relevant information.
Hired candidates must complete RBT certification within one year of employment. Candidates considered for Lead positions must complete RBT certification within 60 days of employment.
Schedule: We have a variety of shift options to choose from! Full and part-time shifts include day (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), evening (3:30 PM to 11:30 PM), and night (11:30 PM to 7:30 AM) shifts. Weekend positions available. All shifts are scheduled to provide 24/7 care for our residents, giving our employees flexibility and peace of mind.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of six months of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED. Background and medical clearances are also required.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels). Applicants should be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff, read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, clinical and administrative documents, and perform tasks requiring reaching above shoulder level, bending, squatting, sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling, and twisting/turning.
Work Location: On-site, West Fresno.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20