Direct Care Worker-1

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Company:Position: Program: BCFS Health and Human ServicesDirect Care Worker (Direct Care Worker II)BCFS Health and Human ServicesReports to: Unit ManagerStatus: Full-Time, Non-ExemptPay Grade: 4Education: Required - High school diploma, or equivalentPreferred - 2-year associate's degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work in a related human services fieldExperience: Required - 1 year related experience and/or training in a related human services fieldPreferred - 2 plus years' related experience and/or training in a related human services fieldSupervises: NoneSummary: The direct care worker supervises children, using reasonable actions to ensure the safety and well-being of each child, effectively communicate facility and programmatic behavioral expectations and limitations to children, and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures and established state and federal standards and requirements.To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:Essential Functions:1.Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of the children assigned to the workerfrom the start of the assigned shift until relieved.2.Follow the instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform Unit Managerof information impacting the basic health and well-being of children assigned to the worker.3.Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with children, families and all agency staffincluding supervisors, co-workers, therapists, student interns, and volunteers.4.Frequently traverse from one area of the facility to another both indoors and outdoors asneeded to provide direct supervision of children.5.Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children andenforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all children assigned to the worker.6.Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift.7.Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.Approved (ADA) Rev.2/7/19Measurable Deliverables:1.Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to thisposition.2.Document all serious incidents, daily progress and activities completely, accurately and in atimely manner and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.3.Assist with orientation of new children and staff.4.Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate or requested.5.Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation andcontainment.6.Plan, organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activityschedule.7.Teach constructive behavior and social skills, realistic problem-solving behaviors, responsibletime and money management, conversational English, personal hygiene and life skills.8.Assist children with homework assignments.9.Maintain an orderly and clean children's living area including assisting in the household andchildren's laundry, overseeing daily chores, identifying routine maintenance work/repair andreporting it to the Unit Manager.10.Maintain and update records regarding children's clothing and personal items.11.Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required, and by using properapplication of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.12.Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to takeresponsibility in the daily routine of the facility.13.Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children tofacilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.14.Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.15.Implement BCFS safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case ofan emergency.16.Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.17.Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in BCFSemployee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, andcommunity members and complying with required dress code at all times.Credentials, Skills and Abilities:1.Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited toFirst Aid CPR Emergency Behavior Intervention Other:2.Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.3.Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.4.Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.5.Demonstrate the ability to:a.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural andsocio-economic characteristicsb.Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers andprofessionalsc.Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanishd.Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by BCFS HHS whenneeded to maintain a safe environment.e.Work in a fast paced environment and maintain emotional control andprofessional composure at all times.f.Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.g.Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and asa member of a multidisciplinary team6.Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Residential Services policies and procedures.Approved (ADA) Rev.2/7/19Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! EEO Statement It is the policy of BCFS System of Companies and its affiliated organizations to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Click here to view the "EEO is the law" poster

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