What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Worker position at Volunteers of America of North Louisiana?
About Us
Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults.
Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs.
Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. Through our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, we endeavor to attract qualified, diverse, and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure the health and welfare of the people we serve
Assist individuals served with medication
Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
Help individuals plan appointments and organize their schedule
Provide individuals served with transportation arrangements – mileage reimbursed
Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
Encourage engagement in social networks and communities
Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Volunteers of America of North Louisiana’s policies and procedure
Qualifications:
At least 21 years of age
Must have a Driver’s License and keep car insurance up to date
Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
Shifts Available:
Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure the health and welfare of the people we serve
Assist individuals served with medication
Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
Help individuals plan appointments and organize their schedule
Provide individuals served with transportation arrangements – mileage reimbursed
Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
Encourage engagement in social networks and communities
Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Volunteers of America of North Louisiana’s policies and procedure
Qualifications:
At least 21 years of age
Must have a Driver’s License and keep car insurance up to date
Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
Shifts Available:
Full- and part-time positions available
Days – 7:00am – 3:00 pm * 8:00am – 4:00pm * 7:00am-7:00pm * 8:00am – 8:00pm
Evenings – 3:00pm – 11:00pm * 4:00pm – midnight
MUST be able to work WEEKENDS!
Special Requirements:
Complete all PAID orientation and on-the-job training prior to starting work
Work assigned shifts as required by management
Attend all PAID training classes as required
Benefits:
30-40 hours a week guaranteed if full time
Options to pick up extra hours
Paid overtime
Time-and-a-half for working holidays
Regular schedules including weekends, evenings and overnight
Stable employment! Volunteers of America is a Medicaid government funded agency
Earn extra money for meeting our Retention plan
Days – 7:00am – 3:00 pm * 8:00am – 4:00pm * 7:00am-7:00pm * 8:00am – 8:00pm
Evenings – 3:00pm – 11:00pm * 4:00pm – midnight
MUST be able to work WEEKENDS!
Special Requirements:
Complete all PAID orientation and on-the-job training prior to starting work
Work assigned shifts as required by management
Attend all PAID training classes as required
Benefits:
30-40 hours a week guaranteed if full time
Options to pick up extra hours
Paid overtime
Time-and-a-half for working holidays
Regular schedules including weekends, evenings and overnight
Stable employment! Volunteers of America is a Medicaid government funded agency
Earn extra money for meeting our Retention plan
