Direct Service Support Specialist - Maternity/Infant Care Residential Program (Prn)

This position is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Service Support Specialist PRN, as needed, (maternity care and support professionals) to work with clients of the Bayard House, a residential maternity home for homeless, pregnant women to facilitate their physical health, emotional well-being, and promote growth in their role as a parent in order to improve the quality of life for mothers and their children. The Direct Service Support Specialist will act as a role model and assist clients in moving toward responsible adulthood.

Bayard House is the only licensed Residential Program in Delaware providing 24/7 direct client care service. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient members of society.

The schedule for this position is as needed, up to 28 hours weekly.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors progress of residents.
• Ensures smooth functioning of the house and monitors daily activities.
• Plans and assists with on-site activities for individuals, and group participation in parenting skills.
• Monitors on-site group activities arranged in conjunction with Supervisor and Case Manager.
• Arranges for training and assists clients in parenting skills.
• Presents a positive adult role model for clients.
• Supports residents with self-administration of medication.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all activities.
• Responds quickly in emergency situations.
• Cultivates positive relationships; attends staff meetings, in-service and training.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant work experience, with the ability to further education according to program needs.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities in serving pregnant women and preserving the sanctity and dignity of their lives.
• Strong leadership ability, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of pregnant/parenting women and their babies, as well as the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to consent to/disclose Adult Health Appraisal, including TB test results.
• Ability to be certified in passive physical restraint within one year of employment.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Willingness to consent to and ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with federal/state/local laws.

Requisition: 7

Pay: From $20.80 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 28 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Do you require Visa sponsorship?
• Are you willing to undergo a post-offer criminal background check in accordance with State and local law?
• The schedule for this position may vary based on operational needs. Are you willing to work a varying schedule as needed?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Group home: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license and insurable driving record (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19805 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person