Summer Direct Care Worker

Description

The pay rate for Summer Youth Counselor positions is $18 an hour.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD,

Positions available in the East End of Louisville as well as Clifton, Fern Creek and Goldsmith Lane. The Goldsmith Lane location is located directly on a TARC bus line.

At Maryhurst, our residential programs, community-based homes and our outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent, community or family-based settings. Maryhurst’s community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better, more hope-filled futures. And lastly, the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children, adults and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support, ultimately clearing barriers to success at home, at school, and in the community. Renewal provides one-on-one, group and family counseling in office, home or school-based settings.

The Summer Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the group home or residential setting. 

• The Direct Care Worker helps to coordinate all components of the treatment program including activities and schedules. 
• The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with the clients during meals, while they do their chores and homework, during free time and bed time.
•  The Direct Care Worker will also dispense medications as necessary, keep various records and attend staff meetings. 
• The Direct Care Worker functions as a contentious member of a team in cooperation with other staff members and under the supervision of a Program Supervisor.  

Requirements

All Shifts: Persons applying for these positions must be willing and able to perform "Safe Crisis Management", a technique used to restrain or transport a resident who has temporarily lost control of their behavior. Maryhurst provides extensive training opportunities for all employees who will have direct contact with the clients.

The applicant must also possess a valid driver's license.