This caregiver position (Transitional Support Worker) is needed to assist young adults in the home environment by helping to provide support for youth to become more independent.
Evening 4pm - 12am (2 hire - Must be available alternating weekends)
Sat/Sun 8am - 4pm is also open, either stand alone or mixed with 4-8pm shifts.
Primary Responsibilities
· Documentation/Paperwork: Maintain on-shift documentation in each resident’s electronic files, and other paper or electronic forms to document resident needs, services, or behavior.
· Resident Supervision: Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all Safe Harbor residents. The activities that a Transition Support Worker is responsible for is determined by the shift worked but may include: general oversight of the resident living areas, and supervision of residents while they are in the home.
· Transition Support Workers will support residents in learning daily life tasks that residents are learning involving shopping, meals, hygiene, decision making, social interactions, safety, etc.
· Cooking/Housecleaning: Supervise cooking and housecleaning assigned to residents, instruct and support residents in cooking or cleaning tasks as needed, perform other cooking/housecleaning duties as assigned by the director. If there has been a discharge on your shift, the room and bedding should be cleaned to prepare for the next resident.
· Transportation: Provide resident transportation to/from classes or educational activities, appointments, employment, and social service appointments as needed.
· Communication: Transition Support Workers will communicate to the on-coming staff any resident changes, needs and behaviors. Immediately report any incident of resident or staff abuse to the Program Director or his/her designee.
Related Duties:
- Work with other staff to coordinate resident needs or complete documentation.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee
Special Requirements:
- Light lifting up to 25 pounds
- Basic mobility to accompany residents when needed
- Reaching/movement involved for domestic tasks
- Obtain and maintain adult first aid and CPR certifications
Qualifications
· Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
· Two years of experience in related areas
· Pass all necessary background and drug tests and be insurable under company auto policy.
Reports to: House Manager and/or Transition Program Director
Note: This listing of job responsibilities is not all inclusive and is subject to change upon the needs of the program, therefore staff flexibility is a necessity.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License with good record (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person