Direct Care Specialist - Emergency Shelter RESET - Monday-Friday 2p-10p

Responsibilities

• Engages in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervises residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior effect changes in their social behavior.
• Models and teaches life skills to clients that will help them develop interpersonal relationships and social skills.
• Observes methods/techniques of clinical staff and participates in treatment of residents through interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; also responsible for co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Administration of psychotropic medication and/or other prescribed medications.
• Monitor completion of daily hygiene routines/chores.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Prior experience working with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management.