Direct Care Staff are responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the residents at any residential treatment center.
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Ensuring the cleanliness of the facility
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Supervising and counselling residents assigned
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Ensuring that all necessary documentation on residents is completed before shift exchange
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Reporting all serious incidents to appropriate staff within the time frame as set forth by the licensing minimum standards requirements
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Assisting in the supervision of residents during off campus trips and activities
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Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, implementing the therapeutic recreation program
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Adhere to all the policies and procedures as set for the by the agency
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Posses the abilities to communicate with children that speak and understand languages outside of English i.e. sign language, Spanish etc.
1. To supervise up to (5) assigned residents.
2. Acts as a role model, tutor and leader.
3. Acknowledge inappropriate behaviors of residents and administers disciplinary restrictions.
4. Acquire (50) in-service training hours annually in childcare services, excluding first aide and orientations.
5. Familiarizes themselves with the case history of each resident.
6. Assist in group sessions.
7. Document/record daily progress and significant incidents involving residents.
8. Follow daily schedule as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
9. Record all significant incidents of off-campus activities as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
10. Assist in meal preparation and clean up.
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
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CPI Training
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CPR Certified
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First Aid
Lafaye Boys Home is a residential treatment center that supports the healing of at-risk children by providing safety, comfort and nurturing care.
