What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care (8am-4pm, Weekdays Only) position at The Children's Home of Easton?
Job description
The Children's Home of Easton is a nonprofit organization established in 1885 that provides comprehensive care through professional staff who guide, support, and encourage children to believe in their own self worth and reach their full potential. We serve dependent, neglected, and traumatized children who due to circumstances beyond their control are unable to remain at home and/or with their family of origin. We work with both the children and their family of origin to achieve permanency and independence. We strive to prepare each child to cope effectively with the realities of life and to become a productive member of society. Our goal is to build, strengthen, and preserve every family's full potential. We are dedicated to creating family solutions while teaching and remaining true to our four pillars: compassion, respect, integrity and perseverance.
The Children's Home of Easton empowers youth creating family solutions and building successful futures for nearly 140 years.
Our team is composed of compassionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Join Us in Making a Difference: If you are ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to helping youth overcome adversity and build brighter futures, we want to hear from you! Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.
General Duties and Responsibilities for Direct Care Staff are as follows:
- Constant supervision of clients, including room/safety checks during shift hours.
- Ensure client safety by following program rules and safety plans.
- Medication administration.
- Daily note-taking and other communication when necessary.
- Transportation of clients using company vehicles.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
- Attend meetings and trainings when required.
- Light cleaning duties.
The following benefits are offered to all full-time employees with no waiting period.
- Health, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holiday)
- 403b Savings Plan. Company matching after 1 year of employment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of our youth.
- Advancement, Room to Grow.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License/Record Check
- Over 21 Years Old
- All applicants are required to pass a physical examination by a licensed professional.
- Must pass State trainings including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Medical Administration provided by The Children’s Home of Easton.
- Must be able to provide FBI, Background, and Child Abuse Clearances.
Professional Expectations:
· It is the policy of the Children’s Home of Easton that staff demonstrate sensitivity to the residents of the agency. This sensitivity shall include but not be limited to cultural, socioeconomic and geographic competencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
