Residential Direct Care Staff – Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc – Boston, MA

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC.

Job Description Direct Care Staff Hours: Full time Job Site: Maternal Group Home and Transitional Living Program Reports To: Residential Program Coordinator Exemption

POSITION SUMMARY

Direct Care Staff will be responsible for the supervision of the clients of the Maternal Group Home and Transitional Living Program on a daily basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Orient new youth to the program
Provide clients with advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention and supportive counseling appointments
Monitor clients behaviors to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them through direct client/ staff interaction
Prepare clients for independent living through various life skills activities. Which includes cooking, socialization, and group interaction

Ensure clients are following the guidelines and expectations of the program

Administration

Participate in monthly all staff meeting
Supervision with Residential Program Coordinator

Diversity

Ensure that all activities, services and programs through Bridge are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Bridge clients

Other

Other related tasks as required/requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Degree or related degree
Two years experience working with adolescents
Previous experience in one or more of the following areas: homelessness, substance abuse, human service organization
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required
Continuous clean driver’s record

How to apply

Send cover letter and resume to: hr@bridgeotw.org

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