Direct Care Worker

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care, development, and guidance of dependent, neglected, and traumatized children
• Create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for children entering and exiting the center
• Conduct individual and group orientations for youth
• Supervise youth at congregate care facilities and during sponsored visits
• Chaperone and transport youth to appointments, school, and court appearances
• Assist in planning group and individual activities
• Monitor and supervise children in assigned areas
• Intervene in crisis situations using appropriate de-escalation techniques
• Conduct room inspections and personal searches to maintain a safe environment
• Utilize approved physical restraint techniques when necessary for safety
• Complete required log entries, incident reports, and relevant documentation
• Assist children with educational, recreational, and personal hygiene needs

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of experience in a congregate residential institution or non-secure detention facility; OR
• Associate degree or 60 semester credits including 12 credits in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, nursing, or cultural anthropology; OR
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above

About the Company

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. The ACS Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center (NSCC) provides children with a temporary living environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, and structured to help heal past trauma.