Direct Care Staff/Driver (Night shift)
Full Time • St. Georgia's General Residential Operation
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Job description:
Job Summary
Job description:
Job Summary
The Direct Care Staff/Driver is responsible for providing supervision, care, and transportation for residents within a Residential Treatment Center (RTC). This position ensures the safety and well-being of residents while maintaining a structured and therapeutic environment. The role also includes transporting residents to appointments, school, court, and other necessary locations in compliance with RTC policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Resident Supervision: Provide direct supervision and support to residents, ensuring their safety and adherence to program rules.
- Transportation: Safely transport residents to and from appointments, school, activities, and other locations as needed.
- Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral incidents and provide immediate support during crises.
- Daily Living Support: Assist residents with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreational activities, and educational support.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely reports on resident behavior, transportation logs, incident reports, and shift summaries.
- Facility Maintenance: Ensure a clean, organized, and safe living environment for residents.
- Compliance & Safety: Follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding transportation and direct care services.
- Collaboration: Work with case managers, therapists, and other staff to ensure comprehensive care and support for residents.
- Role Modeling: Set a positive example by demonstrating appropriate behaviors, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience working with youth or in a residential treatment setting preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required; CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Skills: Strong communication, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
- Other Requirements: Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and physical examination.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct care experience in a Residential Treatment Facility: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Our mission is to inspire youth to embrace the choose happiness, respond with love, and lead by example and Health (ENRICH) throughout their life journey. Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are passionate about working with children. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we are always looking for ways to enhance our services and better meet the needs of the families we serve.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
We have developed a clinically program based on the specific needs of the residents, and our philosophy is based upon our beliefs and experiences related to the creation of genuine, lasting change in our residents.
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