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SalaryLOCATION: Varies
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs; Program Supervisor
COMPENSATION: $17.50/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct Support Specialist:
- Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures, and protocols in a professional and ethical manner.
- Abides by all expectations outlined by licensing bodies, including but not limited to COA and DPW.
- Provide supervision as per program expectations, and ensure that all clients have appropriate shelter and nutrition.
- Ensure that the milieu provides physical and emotional safety for all clientele.
- Provide oversight of milieu and ensure that all residents complete daily living activities (i.e., personal hygiene, laundry, maintaining a clean living space).
- Provide vehicular transportation for clients as needed and assigned.
- Work to ensure the health and well being of both clients and fellow staff at all times by adhering to the Seven Commitments of the Sanctuary® Model and the philosophy of Safe Crisis Management.
- Prepare and complete required reports and documentation as per organization and program expectations as well as perform other required administrative tasks assigned.
- Provide client oversight, participate in, or facilitate group meetings and activities specific to program implementation.
- Attend regular supervision with immediate supervisor and provide the necessary communication relating to all operations of the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Program Coordinator, or Associate Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of safe crisis management, including physical interventions.
- Ability to intermittently stand and sit.
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required.
- Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English.
- Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English.
- Ability to provide awake supervision of clients at all times.
- Ability to provide vehicular transportation of clients.
- Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience working with children/youth in a residential treatment setting or other relevant experience preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- All required clearances
- Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population
SHIFTS AVAILABILE:
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 PM - 7 AM
