Position Overview

The Direct Care Staff position supports adolescents residing in a therapeutic group-home setting. The role emphasizes continuous supervision, structured daily routines, and collaboration with treatment team to advance each youth's safety, emotional growth, and goal attainment.

Key Responsibilities

· Resident Supervision – Maintain continuous awareness of each resident's location and activities; intervene promptly to preserve safety and order.

· Therapeutic Engagement – Employ approved, trauma-informed techniques to reinforce coping skills, social competence, and treatment objectives.

· Group Facilitation – Lead daily check-ins, psycho-educational sessions, recreation, and community outings in accordance with individualized service plans.

· Documentation – Prepare timely daily notes and incident reports that meet agency, contractual, and regulatory standards.

· Team Collaboration – Participate in shift briefings, staff meetings, and ongoing professional training; integrate feedback into practice.

· Transportation – Safely drive residents to appointments, school, and approved activities while upholding supervision requirements.

· Household Support – Guide residents in maintaining clean living spaces and assist with meal preparation to model daily living skills.

· Medication support (self-administration): Assist residents with self-administered medications per orders and policy; confirm identity and timing, observe and document in the MAR, maintain secure storage/counts, and promptly report refusals or adverse effects.

The following shifts are needed:

Sunday through Tuesday.

Sundays 8a-10p, Mon 2p-10p, Tues 2p-10p

Part-time position with additional shift opportunities to achieve full-time

Thursday through Saturday

Thurs 2p-10p, Fri 2p-10p, Sat 8a-10p

Part-time position with additional shift opportunities to achieve full time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 21 years of age;

2. High-school diploma or equivalent;

3. Valid AZ driver's license & AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Card; and

4. previous youth experience or education is preferred.

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