DePelchin Children's Center
Direct Care Staff (Overnight, 11:00 pm - 7:00am)
DePelchin Children's Center, La Porte, Texas, us, 77572
Direct Care Staff (Overnight, 11:00 pm - 7:00am)
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Direct Care Staff (Overnight, 11:00 pm - 7:00am)
role at
DePelchin Children's Center .
Role:
Direct Care Staff
Position:
Residential Care Specialist
Shift:
C Shift, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (flexible Mon - Sun)
Reports to:
House Manager
Location:
LaPorte, TX
Position Description:
The Residential Care Specialist is the front‑line worker responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the milieu. They ensure the safety and well‑being of the children and youth assigned to their care, coordinate and implement interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as the youth transition toward independent living.
Primary Responsibilities
Implement the therapeutic program consistently, providing logical and rational interventions to ensure safety and well‑being; act as charge person in the absence of a shift supervisor or as assigned.
Assist in planning and implementing activities and actively participate in those activities with the children and youth as directed.
Provide education and adequate supplies for proper hygiene habits and social skills.
Assist in developing therapeutic relationships while encouraging personal growth toward independence through role modelling and approved therapeutic interventions.
Keep informed of the needs of the children and youth in care to provide consistency in programming; participate in the exchange of information at each shift change.
Complete all assigned written paperwork, including daily progress notes, shift logs, incident reports and restraint forms and other communications prior to shift.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Must be 21 years of age.
Certification in First Aid and CPR (may be obtained upon hire).
Must participate in behavior management and physical restraint training once hired.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience working with children and/or youth.
Two (2) years’ experience working with at‑risk youth.
Experience working with electronic health records.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient with basic computer skills.
Exhibit professionalism and sound ethical practices.
Ability to implement therapeutic treatment plans consistently.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to analyse issues, make sound decisions and solve problems.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and workforce.
Ability to work cooperatively with team members and other staff.
Excellent customer service skills.
Work Conditions
Environment: Residential.
Schedule: C Shift, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (flexible Mon‑Sun).
Travel: Occasional, drive agency vehicle (valid Texas driver licence required).
May require physical restraint of clients up to 200 lbs. and apply safety intervention strategies when handling a crisis.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information or political affiliation.
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Direct Care Staff (Overnight, 11:00 pm - 7:00am)
role at
DePelchin Children's Center .
Role:
Direct Care Staff
Position:
Residential Care Specialist
Shift:
C Shift, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (flexible Mon - Sun)
Reports to:
House Manager
Location:
LaPorte, TX
Position Description:
The Residential Care Specialist is the front‑line worker responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the milieu. They ensure the safety and well‑being of the children and youth assigned to their care, coordinate and implement interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as the youth transition toward independent living.
Primary Responsibilities
Implement the therapeutic program consistently, providing logical and rational interventions to ensure safety and well‑being; act as charge person in the absence of a shift supervisor or as assigned.
Assist in planning and implementing activities and actively participate in those activities with the children and youth as directed.
Provide education and adequate supplies for proper hygiene habits and social skills.
Assist in developing therapeutic relationships while encouraging personal growth toward independence through role modelling and approved therapeutic interventions.
Keep informed of the needs of the children and youth in care to provide consistency in programming; participate in the exchange of information at each shift change.
Complete all assigned written paperwork, including daily progress notes, shift logs, incident reports and restraint forms and other communications prior to shift.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Must be 21 years of age.
Certification in First Aid and CPR (may be obtained upon hire).
Must participate in behavior management and physical restraint training once hired.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience working with children and/or youth.
Two (2) years’ experience working with at‑risk youth.
Experience working with electronic health records.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient with basic computer skills.
Exhibit professionalism and sound ethical practices.
Ability to implement therapeutic treatment plans consistently.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to analyse issues, make sound decisions and solve problems.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and workforce.
Ability to work cooperatively with team members and other staff.
Excellent customer service skills.
Work Conditions
Environment: Residential.
Schedule: C Shift, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (flexible Mon‑Sun).
Travel: Occasional, drive agency vehicle (valid Texas driver licence required).
May require physical restraint of clients up to 200 lbs. and apply safety intervention strategies when handling a crisis.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information or political affiliation.
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