DTA Direct Care Worker
- Responsible for successfully completing job specific and annual trainings as indicated in the training plan
- Responsible for abiding by the Code of Ethics, conduct business in a professional manner
- Responsible for providing at least two weeks’ notice requesting vacation time
- Responsible for calling in sick 8 hours prior to scheduled time to work
- Responsible for working out schedule changes
- Other duties as assigned PRIMARY CONTACTS-INTERNAL & PUBLIC:
- Family members/significant others
- Case Managers
- Community stake holders i.e. T/RBHA’s contractors
- All Levels of internal staff
- Program Manager
- Clinical Coordinator
- Co-Administrator
- Clinical contractors
POSITION REQUISITES: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time DDD work experience or
- Has an associate degree and at least two years of full-time DDD work experience or
- Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and either a.) 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to DDD completed no more than four years before the date the individual begins providing DDD services and two years of full time DDD work experience or
- Four years of full time DDD work experience
- High School diploma prefer at least one year of behavior health field experience, but willing to train with a GED or High School diploma PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift 25 pounds
- Drive a vehicle
- Completes required trainings
- Participates in required supervision DTA Direct Care Worker (DCW) 3
- Physically able to perform the primary responsibilities and working conditions as evident by a physical exam or nursing assessment prior to hire
- Ability to respond to emergencies OTHER CERTIFCATIONS/LICENSES NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:
- Current CPR Certificate (ADULT, INFANT & CHILD)
- Current First AID Certificate (ADULT, INFANT & CHILD)
- Article 9
- Prevention & Support LEVELS OF CONFIDENTIALITY: Under Federal Confidentiality Laws, employees of this Agency may not disclose information about members or employees to anyone outside this organization without the person’s prior written consent, and may not disclose this information to persons within this Agency except on a “need to know” basis. This includes any identifying information concerning current, past, or prospective members or employees. WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPTMENT OPERATIONS:
- Able to use computer, fax, and telephone
- Ability to create and edit daily progress notes
- Able to drive the facility vehicle
- Able to use kitchen equipment
- Standing on feet for long periods of time
- Ability to type
- Requires going in and out of facility several times a day
- Physically, mentally, and actively participate with the members in indoor/outdoor activities such as gardening, seasonal outdoor activities, taking walks, community activities
