Direct Support Professional

La Maison Residential Treatment Center is seeking an energetic and positive Direct Care Staff.

Job Description:
The Direct Care Staff will work at La Maison an (RTC) Residential Treatment Center. Our residents will be boys between the ages of 7–13. Our residents represent a population which requires behavioral and emotional support for meeting their most basic needs. Direct Care Staff has the responsibility to provide Care, Welfare, Safety and Security for all residents and staff. As partners you will be responsible for a small group of children while also being a part of a larger work family with a shared vision of contributing ideas and improving the lives of the children. You will be trained in promoting and directing pro-social and age appropriate behaviors such as positive feedback, praise and the development of a healthy peer culture. Direct Care Staff are expected to effectively use La Maison facility trained de-escalation techniques, non-verbal and verbal redirection while providing constant Active Supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Safety and sanitation
• Provide Care, Welfare, Safety and Security of all residents.
• Be able and willing to work well with others in a respectful and pleasant manner.
• Actively Supervise residents at all times. There is no sleeping on any shifts, there are no exceptions.
• Requires constant interaction with residents.
• Effectively work together and communicate with residents and other staff members.
• Maintain required accurate documentation.
• Keep precise shift notes for each resident under your care or whom you have met.
• Assist in executing your assigned group programs and recreational activities.
• Continually maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Help children organize their rooms and their daily laundry.
• Obtain information and interpret information in terms that the residents can understand.
• Keep your group of residents on time for daily routine and appointments.
• Maintain work in an environment free from hazards.
• Proactive and show enthusiasm about that day’s planned activities and follow through with the expectations.
• Follow La Maison Policies and Procedures which also incorporate State and Federal Regulations and La Maison Employee Handbook.
• Follow the proper chain of command.
• Due to the nature of this business, we are open 24 hours per day 365 days per year. This gives you an opportunity to work a flexible schedule that meets your needs. We will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs. However, you may be asked to work various shifts including, but not limited to overnight, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Training Prerequisites: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Pass Drug test
• Fingerprinted
• Pass State and Federal background checks
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Compensation Pay will start between $15 and $16 per hour depending on professional experience, licenses and current certifications. This can be successfully increased after completion of a 90-day probationary period with a passing evaluation. La Maison wants you to love where you work and we are committed to rewarding good workers. DISCLAIMER: LA MAISON LLC COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY LA MAISON LLC is committed to maintaining a safe workplace. To further its goal, the Company is issuing the following rules and guidelines for the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. You are required to comply with all of the Company’s rules and guidelines, as well as any applicable federal, state, and local laws and governmental orders regarding workplace safety. Failure to follow the Company’s safety rules and guidelines may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment. The Company reserves the right to modify these rules as new CDC guidance becomes available. If you witness any unsafe conditions or potential hazards, you must report them to your direct supervisor immediately or, if your direct supervisor is unavailable, a member of the Human Resources Manager as soon as possible. 1. COVID-19 Safety Rules for All Employees. (a) You are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 before reporting to work each day. The CDC is regularly updating its list of symptoms, which can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. You are responsible for periodically checking CDC guidance for an updated list of symptoms. As of the date of this policy, possible symptoms include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of Breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea The Company reserves the right to screen employees for symptoms to the extent permitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidelines on Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace. (b) If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above (or any other symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the CDC), immediately notify your supervisor, and do not report to work. (c) If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you may not report to work until all the following conditions have been satisfied: COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY PAGE 2 You have been without a fever for at least 72 hours (without using any fever-reducing medications); You have experienced an improvement in any respiratory symptoms that has lasted at least 72 hours; and At least 10 days have passed since you first began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If you believe your symptoms are not the result of COVID-19, you may provide a note from a healthcare professional confirming an alternative diagnosis and stating that it is safe for you to return to work. Otherwise, you must follow the guidelines set forth above. (d) If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 but you are not exhibiting symptoms, you may not return to work until 10 days have passed since the date of your positive diagnosis. If you develop symptoms during the 10-day period, you must follow the procedure set forth in paragraph 1(c) above. (e) If you (or anyone in your household) have been exposed to someone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19, you may not return to work until 14 days have passed since the last date of exposure. If you develop symptoms during the 14-day period, you must follow the procedure set forth in paragraph 1(c) above. (f) You must regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is unavailable, use hand sanitizer containing at least 70% alcohol. (g) Cover your coughs and sneezes. If you cough or sneeze into a tissue, you must promptly throw the tissue away and wash or sanitize your hands. If you cough or sneeze into your hands, you must promptly wash or sanitize your hands. (h) You must alert your supervisor in advance if you intend to travel outside of Texas by any method of transportation, or if you intend to travel within the state by airplane. (i) Avoid close contact with other people. (j) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. All partners and applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. All partners and applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information or any other factor protected by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16