What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Lotus Group Home?
Direct Care Staff will be responsible for providing interactive supervision of the residents in an all-girls teen group home. A safe, structured and nurturing home environment must be maintained. This position will oversee the residents’ daily schedules, activities, provide transportation in the agency vehicle, and document any incidents and information that addresses the needs of the residents. This position will be involved in assisting residents with life/independent living skills.
The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position:
- Exhibit emotional control, patience and behaviors that are nurturing
- Role model and teach appropriate social skills, independent living skills, dress codes, language, and public behaviors
- Administer and document all medications given to a resident
- Write incident reports as necessary and maintain checklists/logbooks
- Transport residents in agency vehicle to various locations such as work, appointments, and activities
- Facilitate community and recreational outings
- Interact with other professionals such as teachers and other external service providers to maximize residents’ success
- Maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment to include housekeeping and meal preparation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, and other individuals.
- High School diploma
- Experience working in childcare, child welfare, social services, human services is a plus
- At least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and overnight
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check
- Must be willing to become first aid/CPR certified
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Day range:
- Weekends only
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18