DePelchin Children’s Center

Direct Care Staff - Weekends

DePelchin Children's Center - LaPorte, TX - Full Time

Role:                         Direct Care Staff
Position:                   Residential Care Specialist
Classification:          Full-time, Non-exempt
Company:                 DePelchin Children's Center
Shift:                         Weekends (7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.)
Reports to:               House Manager
Location:                  LaPorte, TX 

Position Description:

The Residential Care Specialist are the front-line workers responsible for day-to-day operations of the milieu. The Residential Care Specialist is also responsible for the safety and well-being of the children and youth assigned to their care, as well as the coordination and implementation of the interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as they move through the program toward independent living.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Implement the therapeutic program as designed for children and youth in care in a consistent manner and provides logical and rational interventions as needed to ensure their safety and wellbeing; act as charge person in the absence of a shift supervisor or as assigned.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of activities; actively participate in those activities with the children and youth as directed.
  • Provide education and adequate supplies for proper hygiene habits and social skills.
  • Assist in the development of therapeutic relationships while encouraging personal growth of children and youth in care toward independence through role modeling and approved therapeutic interventions.
  • Keep informed of the needs of children and youth in care to be able to provide consistency in programming; participate in the exchange of information at each shift change.
  • Complete all assigned written paperwork, including daily progress notes, shift logs, Incident Report and Restraint Forms and other communications prior to shift.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Texas Drive License.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR (May be obtained upon hire)
  • Must participate in behavior management and physical restraint training once hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant experience working with children and/or youth.
  • Two (2) years’ experience working with at risk youth.
  • Experience working with electronic health records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient with basic computer skills.
  • Exhibit professionalism and sound ethical practices.
  • Ability to implement therapeutic treatment plans consistently.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to analyze issues, make sound decisions and problem solve.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with team members and other staff.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Work Conditions:

  • Environment: Residential 
  • Schedule: Weekends (7:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.)
  • Travel: Occasional, Drives agency vehicle (Valid Texas Driver License required)
  • May require physical restraint of clients up to 200 lbs. and apply safety interventions strategies when handling crisis
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs
  • Potential exposure to blood and body fluids

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

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