Child Direct Care Specialist

Company: Journeys Family of Services
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Journeys Family of Services is looking for healthcare staff interested in working with children with developmental disabilities. This person needs to be positive, motivating, organized, and passionate about helping others. If this sounds like you, this could be the position for you! As a direct care staff, you work with a child with a developmental disability - focusing on specific goals and skills for the child in your care. These can be worked on in our center or in the community. Your focus is to support for them; to learn social skills that we often take for granted. These goals and skills are crucial to the development of our children, but can completed by doing a variety of fun things like playing games, doing arts and crafts, going to community events, etc. General Responsibilities Ensure a safe environment for the child(rent) you work with Comply with state regulations, company expectations for development, and participant preferences Meet qualifications for specific services provided - this includes passing a background check Receive instruction on the needs of participant, and incorporated those instructions into the child's development Support and follow the direction of a supervisor Develop working relationship with other staff Problem-solve and make programmatic suggestions when appropriate Attend all trainings and supervision shifts Minimum Qualifications Pass a rule compliant Criminal History and Background Check At least 18 years or older Have a high school diploma or GED Valid driver's license and car insuranceJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $10.00 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shift On callAbility to commute/relocate: Idaho Falls, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)Work Location: One location

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