Jonathan's Place
Direct Care Specialist - Emergency Shelter RESET - Monday-Friday 2p-10p
Jonathan's Place, Garland, Texas, us, 75049
Overview
Jonathan's Place is accepting applications for a full-time Direct Care Specialist for the RESET (Restoring and Educating Survivors to Empowerment and Transformation) Emergency Shelter. Direct Care Specialist will be responsible for daily care and supervision of commercial sexual exploitation survivors. Direct Care Specialist will ensure resident safety through close supervision and frequent interaction. Direct Care Specialist will facilitate crisis intervention and peaceful resolutions of client disputes. Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm. 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 and 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. Qualifications
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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Jonathan's Place is accepting applications for a full-time Direct Care Specialist for the RESET (Restoring and Educating Survivors to Empowerment and Transformation) Emergency Shelter. Direct Care Specialist will be responsible for daily care and supervision of commercial sexual exploitation survivors. Direct Care Specialist will ensure resident safety through close supervision and frequent interaction. Direct Care Specialist will facilitate crisis intervention and peaceful resolutions of client disputes. Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm. 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 and 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. Qualifications
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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr