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Family Care Worker
This is a full-time shift position. (M-F and every other Weekend)
Summary of the Job:
A Family Care Worker is responsible for daily guidance/supervision of client at all times. The DCS assists client to achieve the goals of his/her individual service plan. The Direct Care Staff should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain supervision of clients at all times.
- Daily documentation per program procedures.
- Lead the clients in establishing ways of living together and managing their daily productive lives per individual service plan.
- Develop and lead group meetings daily and/or as needed.
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations using Emergency Safety Interventions including the use of de-escalating techniques and performing physical control positions when necessary.
- Transport clients as required.
- Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
- Provide appropriate behavior management techniques according to agency guidelines.
- Help build and maintain a positive environment for clients.
Qualifications:
- At least 25 years of age
- High School/GED with five years experience of direct service experience with children and families, two years licensed childcare
OR
- Associates /Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral or social science field with three years experience of direct service experience with children and families, two years licensed childcare
- Have the physical ability, energy, flexibility, and maturity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job to include performance of Emergency Safety Interventions including physical control positions.
- Establish positive relationships with clients and others
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow structured routines
- Basic computer skills (minimum Word and E-Mail)
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