Direct Care Worker (Youth) - Per Diem

Come join our Spurwink Team and become one of the LEADERS in the state working with children that have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism. Our beautiful campus overlooks the hills only 10 minutes from downtown Augusta with onsite hiking trails, a gymnasium, a pool, and an outdoor pizza oven!

You will receive specialized training and become certified as a Behavioral Health Professional advancing your career in this field. We are excited to talk with you about this opportunity and want to help you achieve your career goals. You will be working with an incredible team including a BCBA, medical team, clinicians, supervisors, managers, and Director to support our client's growth and individual goals. We offer competitive pay and benefits and would love to talk with YOU about this position. No experience necessary as we will train the most caring and compassionate candidates for the position. Looking forward to speaking with you. The Direct Care Worker position pays $18 per hour.

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Flexibility of Schedules
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
• Student Loan Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay

DUTIES:

Develop relationships with the children we serve who have emotional and behavioral disorders while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and routines. Plan and lead group and individual activities that will help the children we serve achieve life and real-world skills, creating opportunities for them to succeed. Perform behavior management, therapeutic duties, and crisis intervention. Participate in reflective practice and supervision. Contribute to the management of the residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Prior experience and training in positions similar to that of the Direct Care Worker/Direct Support Professionals or with children and their families faced with emotional and behavioral challenges. Direct Care Workers/Direct Support Professionals must complete BHP licensure requirements within the first few months of employment and must maintain it throughout their employment at Spurwink in this role. It is required that they will participate in designated in-service training programs and ongoing training is required. Basic computer skills are required.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.