What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Support Worker position at Family & Children's Aid?
The Girls Group Home is a Level II Therapeutic Group Home, providing long-term stays for up to 5 females ages 14 to 21, who are currently in the custody of CT's Department of Children and Families.
Currently, we are currently looking for a part-time Treatment Support Worker to join our Tuesday - Saturday 2pm to 10pm shift.
Treatment Support Workers are responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic home-like environment for the Clients residing in the home.
Additional responsibilities include; overseeing day-to-day activities, teaching pertinent life skills necessary for a successful transition to independent living, modeling healthy interpersonal relationships, setting appropriate boundaries and limits, as well as de-escalating volatile situations and/or Clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach pertinent life skills (i.e. Cooking, Cleaning/Laundry, Personal Banking & Budgeting, Public Transportation and Job Skills)
- Setting appropriate boundaries and limits
- De-escalating volatile situations and/or Clients
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience working with similar population highly preferred
- Valid CT Driver's License with clean driving record preferred
- Valid DCF Medication Administration Certification a plus
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Low cost medical, vision and dental insurance
- Paid time off that can be used as soon as it is accrued
- Life insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Double pay for specific holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Matching Program
- Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with DCF: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20