Senior Direct Care - Torrington
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Key details
- Salary
- $44K/yr
- Location
- West Torrington, CT, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 6d ago
About the role
The Center for Human Development (CHD), is seeking Senior Direct Care staff to join our Woodside residential program in Torrington, CT. Our residential direct care staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
The Woodside residential group home is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for individuals with persistent psychiatric conditions, enabling them to live safely and successfully within the community. The program is specifically designed to support clients who have experienced longstanding challenges with community living and have a history of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations.
SENIOR DIRECT CARE STAFF ROLE:
The Senior Direct Care staff assists the Assistant Program Manager and Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team, as well as assorted administrative functions. The position also serves as a highly effective direct care staff. The Senior Direct Care staff is expected to model behavior for the direct care staff and promote house culture. The Senior Direct Care staff is an individual who has demonstrated a high degree of responsibility and ability to manage details. The position can be used as a first step for direct care staff to demonstrate management abilities.
REQUIRMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED required
- At least 2 year experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
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Valid driver's license
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Registered and insured vehicle available for work purposes
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Approved criminal background and driving check
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The Senior Direct Care staff should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program staff. Personality traits should include:
- Cheerful, outward-going personality
- Demonstrates patience, caring and compassion
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Prior experience managing a team
- High energy level; self-initiated
- Open, direct interpersonal style
- Organized, efficient, and flexible
SCHEDULE:
1st shift, 6:00am-2:00pm. Days on: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Days off: Friday, Saturday.
Pay rate is $21.00/hr. Take advantage of 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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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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