What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff - Night position at Olive Crest?
Youth Partner – Youth Residential Program
Why join Olive Crest?
Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 200,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents throughout Southern California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest. Olive Crest is dedicated to Preventing child abuse, to Treating and Educating at-risk children and to, “Preserving the family...One Life at a Time."
Overview
Join our team in providing care and treatment to at-risk youth, fostering an environment of acceptance, warmth, and understanding.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise care and treatment of clients in residence.
- Be available during holidays and emergencies.
- Interface with clinical staff, community agencies, and school personnel.
- Implement treatment plans directed by the residential manager.
- Maintain accurate records and reports daily.
- Ensure proper medical attention and administer medications.
- Transport clients to appointments when needed.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and provide nutritious meals.
- Develop and supervise areas of concentration (e.g., education, recreation).
- Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain accurate budgets.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
- Provide access to religious services for clients.
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
- Intervene in crisis situations and provide stable role modeling.
- Report maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Ensure security of facility and vehicle keys.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree OR two years of full-time experience working with at-risk youth OR two years' experience in a group home or residential program.
- Minimum age of 21.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Ability to handle emotionally disturbed and potentially violent youth.
- Proficiency in English, report writing, and housekeeping.
- Ability to intervene in crisis situations with minors up to 20 years old.
- Adequate vision and hearing for proper supervision.
- Criminal record clearance.
- Alignment with Olive Crest's mission, vision, and values.
- Eligibility to work under mental health funded programs.
- Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Group Home: 2 years (Required)
- working with at-risk youth: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Perris, CA 92570: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
