What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Counselors position at Sunrise Children's Services?
Looking for individuals willing to make a difference in the lives of children in need
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 2nd Shift
Must be 21 and able to pass background checks and drug test.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Providing direct provision of care and supervision to clients according to agency policies and procedures, licensing and accreditation requirements.
- Creating a therapeutic environment to provide appropriate care to our clients. Functioning as a part of the treatment team and helps implement the client’s treatment plan
- Exhibiting professionalism and positive role modeling for clients, peers and outside groups/visitors.
- Promoting health care protocols to included medication administration and other medical tasks as designated by the program nurse.
- Ensuring that the client's needs for clothing, nutrition, hygiene, rest and recreation are met on a daily basis.
- Identifying potential risk factors (in a program environment) and taking measures to reduce those risks.
- Creating a safe, secure and sanitary environment.
- Observing, defining and addressing client behavior.
- Maintaining confidentiality of client’s protected health information and complies with the HIPAA privacy rule.
- Ensuring own professional growth and development.
- Completes all required documentation and paperwork according to agency standards and requirements.
- Providing transportation to clients in care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
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