Direct Care for Low Threshold, 3rd shift

CHD is seeking a 3rd shift direct care staff in our Diversion Shelter and Housing Division.   The Direct Care staff works within the program’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and maintaining a high level of commitment and accountability among co-workers. S/he is accountable to the Site Supervisor, who is responsible for providing training and supervision. The Direct Care staff must always respect the need for and abide by the agency's confidentiality policies. 

Your role as a Direct Care staff within our Low Threshold program, you will be responsible for:

• Performs initial intake with clients upon entry to shelter and reviews program/site rules and responsibilities

• Orient the new residents to the program, site and geographic area as needed.

• Reviews emergency procedures with clients upon arrival, including evacuation routes and any critical family needs (e.g., food, diapers, medicine)

• Performs regular inspections of resident quarters and reports maintenance or repair needs to Site Supervisor

• Partners with clients to support success in the activities of daily living, such as routine cleaning and room organization, accessing local grocery stores, organizing morning and evening routines, and navigating public transportation

• Advocates for individual/ client services as needed both within CHD and with outside providers and stakeholders

• Develops helping relationship balancing client accountability with individual, trauma-informed support

• Notifies supervisor immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program

• Assists in mediating difficulties between residents/ families in the shelter

• Participates in maintaining a peaceful and safe atmosphere in the shelter

• Identifies and immediately reports any health or safety concerns on-site

REQUIRMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Knowledge of area community agencies and resources.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Pay rate: $20.00, Included is a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.  

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:  

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences; inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

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