Direct Care Staff

OUR HOUSE INC

Direct Care Staff

Brookeville, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Our House is a residential training center that provides skills training for at-risk teenage boys. We work with our residents to become happy, healthy, and productive individuals, focusing on personalized development plans for future success. As a Direct Care Staff member you will be providing direct supervision of our trainees.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    • At least 21 years of age
    • High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or above preferred
    • Residential non-DDA childcare training
    • MANDT or other Behaviorial Management Training
    • Reliable transportation to and from work
    • Certified Medication Technician (CMT) desired
    • RCYCP license OR willingness to become licensed upon hire
    • Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement
    • Background check, physical exam, and TB testing
    • Weekly availability that includes AM, PM and Overnight shifts

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide continuous supervision and coverage of residents as outlined in the Trainee Handbook
    • Perform weekly room checks for all residents
    • Complete bi-hourly rounds and record notable resident conduct through the daily shift log and resident progress reports
    • Provide off-site transportation for residents as needed
    • Assist residents with daily care functions and behavior management
    • Plan and implement individual and group activities in conjunction with resident improvement plans
    • Report any vehicle maintenance or needed repairs
    • Dispense medications and perform drug testing as directed (CMT license only)
    • Maintain safety and security of staff office and all other spaces at all times
    • Attend all staff meetings