Direct Care Specialist III: Details: Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. (LSS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to serving people in need, including children, seniors, the financially challenged, and disaster response in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. LSS is the largest provider of children’s residential care in Texas and currently serves more than 26,000 individuals annually. LSS oversees more than 337 foster homes through our Foster In Texas (FIT) program and operates Lutheran Adoption Services of Texas (LAST), three children’s residential facilities in Texas, and charter schools on three campuses. LSS also provides services for seniors in five senior retirement communities as well as critical assistance and emergency response to those impacted by financial hardship and natural disasters. Responsibilities: General Description: The Direct Care Specialist III’s primary responsibility is to provide a safe, structured, therapeutic environment that meets the needs of the residents while maintaining professional and acceptable boundaries at all times. The RC III supports the therapeutic milieu, supervises residents and sets appropriate behavioral limits, plans and implements activities, supervises staff and monitors activities and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: Support the therapeutic milieu. Attend weekly team meetings. Supervise residents and set appropriate behavioral limits. Supervise staff and monitor activities. Plan and implement social and recreational activities along with immediate supervisor. Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate. Utilize positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalations, and physical containment. Participate in group therapy sessions for residents, as necessary. Enhance personal development. Teach constructive behavior and communications skills. Teach realistic problem-solving behaviors. Assist residents with homework assignments, when necessary. Teach good personal hygiene skills. Transport residents to all appointments and activities and document as needed. Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for residents. Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents at all times. Be a positive role model for residents. Oversee campus safety. Provide a healthy living unit environment. Maintain an orderly living area. Assume responsibility for transportation. Plan and follow through with resident activities and document. Request and distribute clothing and school supplies when needed. Assist in orientation of new residents. Assist in the training of new Residential Counselors. Work various hours or shift rotation, as necessary. Driving required. Additional Functions: Perform other duties as directed. dlvr.it/79XQqL
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:30:13 +0000
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