Child Care/Direct Care Worker/Foster Care

House of Providence is a therapeutic residential program for boys and girls in foster care.

We are founded in response to the orphan crisis in Michigan.

Our residents live in beautifully remodeled facilities with careful attention to details that make the space feel like home with familial attachments.

We’re looking for outstanding men and women to join our team of warriors!

We have the privilege to intercede in the lives of children in foster care, showing them the hope, love, and support they may have never experienced before!

The joy of making an impact in the lives of these precious children is difficult to express.

Job Summary: The Direct Care Worker (DCW) is critical to the trauma informed, healing care that we provide for the children we serve.

DCW shall show sufficient leadership qualities, problem solving skills, time management, life skills, mentoring abilities and the capacity to love unconditionally.

Must be able to nurture the strengths while coping with the weaknesses of a large group dynamic.

It is imperative that the Direct Care Worker be adept in group relationship assimilation and providing individualized care for the purpose of maintaining a cohesive working group.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Transport to & remain with residents at all appointments, extra-curricular activities, and outings
Plan and prepare for shifts with excellence.
Complete daily logs and weekly/monthly schedules.
Intervene in emergencies with the crisis management policy and procedures and immediately
After the incident is de-escalated, complete an incident/conduct report, and follow all protocols in the required time frame
Assist any ill resident according to the policy and procedure
Be able to coordinate, schedule and lead personal growth and process groups
Must operate with a widely ranging and flexible schedule
Work collaboratively with team members on your shift
Model and teach residents daily living skills and age appropriate behaviors
Strive for a healthy team, work environment and group
May be required to dispense medications upon full training by RN staff
Work Remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00
– $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: One location