Direct Care Worker

About the role

Compass Connections provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children, working to reunite them with their families as quickly as possible. The organization is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join the team at its facility in the specified city and state.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Document serious incidents, daily progress, and activities accurately and timely in compliance with agency policies.
• Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
• Provide input into development of treatment plans as requested.
• Use positive child‑management techniques, including verbal redirection, de‑escalation, and containment.
• Plan, organize, and supervise activities for children according to the daily schedule.
• Teach constructive behavior, social skills, problem‑solving, time and money management, conversational English, personal hygiene, and other life skills.
• Assist children with homework assignments.
• Maintain an orderly and clean living area, including household chores, children’s laundry, and reporting maintenance needs.
• Maintain and update records of children’s clothing and personal items.
• Make security rounds, use radio communication protocols, and respond to all radio calls.
• Promote positive interaction among children and encourage responsibility for daily routines.
• Model culturally and socially desired behaviors and explain them to facilitate learning.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested.
• Implement safety protocols, including evacuation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in all child and program operations.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards outlined in the employee handbook, including dress code compliance.
• Provide sustained, uninterrupted direct supervision of assigned children for the entire shift.
• Follow medical/clinical staff instructions and inform the Unit Manager of health‑related information.
• Communicate respectfully with children, families, and all agency staff, including supervisors, co‑workers, therapists, interns, and volunteers.
• Traverse the facility as needed to provide direct supervision.
• Communicate behavioral expectations and enforce program regulations.
• Complete all required documentation before shift end and meet program deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); associate degree or two or more years of college coursework in a related human services field (preferred).
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• First aid, CPR, and Emergency Behavior Intervention certifications.
• At least 1 year of employment experience in child welfare or a related human services setting (required); 2 + years of related experience or training (preferred).

Requirements

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Maintain computer literacy necessary for job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to respond sensitively to cultural and socio‑economic characteristics of the service population.
• Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention as trained by Compass Connections.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Skills

• Positive child management and de‑escalation techniques.
• Effective verbal communication with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to teach life‑skill topics and support academic work.
• Organizational skills for planning activities and maintaining records.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Crisis intervention and emergency response capabilities.
• Cultural competence and respect for diversity.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer‑sponsored benefits (ask recruiter for full overview).
• All benefits available on the first day of employment.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $21.82 per hour.

Schedule

2nd shift, 1:45 pm – 10:00 pm. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.