Direct Care Counselor

_*Looking for individuals willing to make a difference in the lives of children in need*_ _*Must be 21 and able to pass background checks and drug test.
*_ _*Job Duties include, but not limited to:*_ * Providing direct provision of care and supervision to clients according to agency policies and procedures, licensing and accreditation requirements.
* Creating a therapeutic environment to provide appropriate care to our clients.
Functioning as a part of the treatment team and helps implement the client’s treatment plan * Exhibiting professionalism and positive role modeling for clients, peers and outside groups/visitors.
* Promoting health care protocols to included medication administration and other medical tasks as designated by the program nurse.
* Ensuring that the client's needs for clothing, nutrition, hygiene, rest and recreation are met on a daily basis.
* Identifying potential risk factors (in a program environment) and taking measures to reduce those risks.
* Creating a safe, secure and sanitary environment.
* Observing, defining and addressing client behavior.
* Maintaining confidentiality of client’s protected health information and complies with the HIPAA privacy rule.
* Ensuring own professional growth and development.
* Completes all required documentation and paperwork according to agency standards and requirements.
* Providing transportation to clients in care.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
50 - $19.
50 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Shift: * 10 hour shift Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person