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Direct Care Staff 

General Description:

Residential Staff is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and coordinating program activities to meet the needs of program residents. She works in a collaborative environment to provide the optimal continuum of care for each resident.

Hourly rate:  Starting @ $16.00 with paid time off.

Shift:

PART-TIME Weeknights, overnight 11p-7a with rotating weekends Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p

Holidays are required

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

House Management

• Maintain order and safety for all women, volunteers, staff, and visitors
• Maintain the cleaning and running of the house: check that Residents are completing daily household tasks and weekly chores.
• Supervise Residents in meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Track household supplies and report to Program Manager.
• Add maintenance issues to list.

Resident Care responsibilities differ across shifts

• Uphold the policies, procedures, and core values, of the program.
• Implement daily schedules and confirm transportation requirements for residents based on the individual service plans developed by the On-Staff Case Manager, engaging staff and volunteers as needed.
• Review and practice program policies and expectations consistently with residents.
• Conduct drug testing and room searches as needed.
• Administer and document prescribed, and OTC medication use of participants.
• Explore and organize resident outings and recreational opportunities.
• Coordinate activities and model behaviors that encourage personal wellness.
• Maintain healthy relational boundaries with residents and staff.
• Drive residents to activities and events using provided vehicle

Communication

• Complete Shift Notes at the end of work shift.
• Maintain daily communication with Program Director concerning scheduling and events
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships.
• Report and document any resident or staff incidents, conflicts, or emergencies.
• Provide progress updates to Program Director and On-Staff Case Manager upon request.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in behavioral or social sciences, social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy or a related field, or a high school diploma or GED with two years of direct service experience or trauma-related service provision.
• Knowledge of/experience with trauma-informed care and/or residential services to women.
• Experience with problem–solving, conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Proficient in computer use and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Competent in professional reporting and communication
• Background checks, fingerprinting and random drug testing required
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required

Required Competencies

• Reliable
• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Team-oriented
• Professional
• Resilient
• Tolerance for stressful situations
• Healthy boundaries
• Servant leader

Physical requirements

• Must have the ability to use techniques to get oneself out of a potentially violent situation
• Must have the ability to physically climb stairs and walk without assistance
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Will be required to drive residents to events using our mini van

Please submit resume to julie@harriettshouse.org

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) Reliable Transportation, CPR, First Aid