Direct Service Support Specialist - Wilmington, United States - Catholic Charities, Inc - Bayard House

Description

This position is located in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time Direct Service Support Specialist (maternity care and support professionals) to work with clients of the Bayard House, a residential maternity home for homeless, pregnant women to facilitate their physical health, emotional well-being, and promote growth in their role as a parent in order to improve the quality of life for mothers and their children.

The Direct Service Support Specialist will act as a role model and assist clients in moving toward responsible adulthood.

Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing 24/7 direct client care service. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient members of society.

The schedule for this position is Sunday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, Monday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, Tuesday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, Wednesday, 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 11:30 am - 8:30 pm.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors progress of residents.
• Ensures smooth functioning of the house and monitors daily activities.
• Plans and assists with onsite activities for individuals, and group participation in parenting skills.
• Monitors onsite group activities arranged in conjunction with Supervisor and Case Manager.
• Arranges for training and assists clients in parenting skills.
• Presents a positive adult role model for clients.
• Supports residents with selfadministration of medication.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all activities.
• Responds quickly in emergency situations.
• Cultivates positive relationships; attends staff meetings, inservice and training.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant work experience, with the ability to further education according to program needs.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities in serving pregnant women and preserving the sanctity and dignity of their lives.
• Strong leadership ability, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of pregnant/parenting women and their babies, as well as the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to consent to/disclose Adult Health Appraisal, including TB test results.
• Ability to be certified in passive physical restraint within one year of employment.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Willingness to consent to and ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with federal/state/local laws.

Requisition: 27


Pay:
From $20.80 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b)

matching

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Are you willing to undergo a postoffer criminal background check in accordance with State and local law?
• Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Group home

: 1 year (required)


License/Certification:

• Driver's license and insurable driving record (required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (required)
• Night Shift (required)
• Day Shift (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19805: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person