DIRECT CARE STAFF

Job Summary:

The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the house’s daily operations as directed by the Facility Manager.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, or

A valid Child Development Teaching Permit, or

Demonstrate completion of 12 semester hours of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth, or

A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours working with youth, or

A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that experience as a trade journeyperson, who instructs youth in vocational skills plus at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS, or

Previous employment as a full-time staff member, or volunteer service at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year, or

Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or other relevant experience as determined by CDSS.

Additional Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass a health screening which includes a current TB Test.

Must clear a CCL, DOJ, and FBI fingerprint criminal background check

Must have a valid California Driver License and be insurable under the Agency Insurance carrier

Responsibilities:

• Provide for the needs of youth served in a residential setting.
• Engage and develop a rapport with youth from different backgrounds.
• Behavioral interventions for youths.
• Communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
• Provide parental quality supervision and guidance to residents assigned to their group home.
• Responsible to provide structure, consistency, and safety for each youth.
• Assure the cleanliness, neatness, and maintenance of facility and surrounding grounds at all times.
• Know and abide by agency policies
• Disallow youth to exchange clothing or items of personal property without approval.
• All other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person