Direct Care Worker -Mon- Fri 7am to 2:00pm

Dimondale is a California 501(c) Public Benefit Organization that operates the Dimondale Adolescent Care Facilities in Southern California, providing residential services to youth that are at risk of or have experienced neglect, abuse, school failure, juvenile delinquency, and mental health disorders or all the above.

Dimondale is seeking responsible and caring individuals to work with our population, ages 12 to 18. Caring, mature, and dedicated individuals willing to learn the fundamentals of adolescent development and care and have what it takes to be a good role model will be a great asset to Dimondale and are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

1. Schedule all new residents an initial medical and dental appointment including TB test within 15 days of placement.

2. Coordinate monthly appointments for all residents.

3. Tracking resident’s medical needs, maintaining medical records.

4. Ensure that the Medical/Dental examination form for each medical, vision, & dental visit is filled out completely and stamped by the medical provider

5. Track all prescription medications and monitoring logging of the dispensing of medications.

6. Stocking and monitoring all over-the-counter medication.

7. With a witness, destroy all expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medication.

8. Set up and monitor health care programs such as YMCA, health education, physical fitness program, dietary etc.

9. Quality control of medication. Ensure that prescriptions are picked up; centrally stored and new medication logs are filled out and placed in the medication log.

10. Follow up on medical, dental, and psychology appointments monthly.

11. Order medication by the 20th day of each month.

12. Delegate and implement systems for medication management.

13. Call Placement Administrative Services (323) 730-4400 if medi-cal has not been received within 10 days of placement.

14. In the event that Medi- Cal is not received within 15 days of placement, request funds (from the corporate office) for appointments and medication

Under the direction of the Administrator and Facility Manager, the Direct Care Worker/Medical Coordinator performs the following functions:

1. Provide general supervision of residents in accordance with the policies of the facility.

2. Maintain basic disciplinary and behavioral control of the residents, observing them closely and regularly to detect any potentially problematic behavior.

3. Stimulate the residents’ interest in various activities and programs provided by the facility and supervise their participation in those activities.

4. Attempt to ease the adjustment of each resident to placement at the facility by means of personal contact and counseling techniques.

5. Assign and supervise the residents in various daily maintenance tasks expected of them (i.e., cleaning room, making beds, dusting furniture, mopping floors, assisting in mealtime setup and cleanup procedures).

6. As assigned, eat with the residents, supervising general mealtime behavior and manners.

7. Encourage and supervise the proper performance of residents’ daily personal hygiene tasks.

8. Administer first aid as required, and administer medication as permitted by the policies of the facility.

9. Note daily activities in the unit logs, including references to at least the following: intake and release statistics (separate logbook), safety and security checks, and unusual or problematic behaviors on the part of the residents, arrival and departure of any persons who visit the residents, and any other pertinent information.

10. Assist in “lights out” procedures at night, as well as in other security, maintenance and/or safety measure deemed necessary.

11. Assess residents’ clothing needs and personal hygiene supplies; write reports.

12. Participate in group sessions employing the treatment model of the facility, and work with the assigned Social Workers with specific treatment plans for each resident.

13. Transport residents to appointments (medical, dental), school or community group outings and designated locations. Direct Care Workers must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License.

14. Ensure that each resident is properly prepared and arrives at school on time.

15. Supervise each resident’s return from school.

16. Perform necessary household cleaning and upkeep.

17. Attend staff training sessions as required and as scheduled.

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 21 years old.

2. Must be physically and mentally fit to perform all duties.

3. Must have a criminal record clearance and child abuse index clearance, required.

4. Must have valid driver’s license, required.

5. Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing to residents, other staff and to the general public.

6. Must have CPR/First Aid Certificate.

7. Must have effective communication, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Requirement:

Dimondale staff are required to be certified in Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training) within one month of being hired, by Dimondale’s certified Pro-ACT Instructor. All Pro-ACT trained staff have demonstrated the full understanding of the guidelines and meet the standard put forth in the training, resulting in their certification in Pro-ACT and/or Pro-ACT restraints.

What Pro ACT Entails:

Pro-ACT will describe the principles need for the de-escalation of a youth in crisis, as trained staff aid the youth back to their baseline. In the event restraint assistance is needed, only Pro-ACT trained staff can perform a restraint based on the following criteria:

· There is a crisis, harm to self or harm to others

· Ratio is met; two Pro-ACT trained staff required to perform the restraint

· Staff are able to safely enter into the restraint and maintain the safety of all party’s involved

Additional Information

Dimondale Adolescent is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dimondale Adolescent is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Part-time

Wage: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Bay Area: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift M-F (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 6 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torrance, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Working with Youth 12-18: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Caregiving with youth ages 12-18: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21