What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Specialist position at The Kearney Center?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Type : Full Time
Hours per week : 40
Supervisor : Direct Care Team Manager
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Shift : 11 : 00 pm - 9 : 00 am
Position Summary : The Direct Care Specialist directly supports the mission of providing a safe emergency shelter environment that promotes dignity and respect. This position provides support to clients by keeping clients informed in understanding and following facility processes, and promotes a safe environment through trauma-informed care.
Position Responsibilities :
- Provide compassionate, client-centered customer service.
- Utilize trauma-informed care and de-escalation principles with clients in a busy, high-volume environment.
- Assist with meal service distribution and laundry services.
- Assist clients in understanding the processes and following the guidelines of the Kearney Center.
- Contribute to the care, saftey, and cleanliness of the facility.
- Perform routine facility walk-abouts to be aware of activities throughout the building, ensuring client saftey and comfort.
- Utilize a collaborative process with team members and community partners to provide service linkages and support systems to effectively serve clients.
- Ensure timely and thorough documentation of incident reports and information flow between shift changes.
- Honor and maintain strict confidentiality in all areas : written, spoken and observed communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Kearney Center and community resources for which people experiencing homelessness qualify and connect clients with these services.
- Demonstrate understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
- Participate in monthly team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience :
Skills and Qualifications :
Work Environment : Frequent standing and walking through indoor environment. Ability to utilize general office equipment. This position requires the working ability to carry 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation : $15.00 - $16.50 hourly
Pay rate is based on skills and experience.
Position will remain open until filled.
CESC, Inc. is an EOE.
Salary Description
15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Salary : $15 - $17
