Direct Care Worker

SUMMARY: The Direct Care Staff I works as an integral part of the Program Team. The Direct Care Staff I performs, but is not limited to, the following duties: administration of program record-keeping, safety and security of consumers, observation of medications and drug screening. This position will provide oversight of a structured setting where the consumers are kept safe and secure in a trauma-free environment; when necessary perform CPR. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts which may include weekends and holidays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Position Specific Duties

 Supervise consumers during the shift, including conducting hourly rounds.

 Monitor Consumers to ensure they are compliant with program guidelines.

 Ability to count, document and observe consumers taking various prescription drugs.

 Collect, prepare and supervise drug screenings as well as administer breathalyzer as needed.

 Observe and identify consumer concerns and communicate with the clinical team.

 Ability to climb three flights of stairs to conduct rounds on an hourly basis and deal with emergencies.

 Ability to walk outside to tour the grounds and ensure the safety of consumers.

 Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Direct Care I staff must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

 High School or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.

 General knowledge of the homeless and those affected by Substance Use Disorder.

 Demonstrated ability to maintain previous employment.

 Requires CPR certification every two years.

 Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.

 May require valid driver’s license due to business-related travel.