Direct Care Worker FT - Charlotte, United States - Dreams and Vision Charlotte

Description

Do you want to help empower young women to overcome obstacles and accomplish their goals? What if you could be part of a team that helped prepare adolescents with the skills they needed for the future?

At Dreams and Visions, we are looking for exceptional people who share our passion for creating an atmosphere where children and adolescents reach their maximum potential and accomplish their goals; not just working a job but making a real difference. Our core beliefs include adding supports, as needed, but highly discouraging dependence on "the system."

Our Direct Care Staffare responsible to provide a positive atmosphere that facilitates growth and learning. These individuals support our clients who have mental health and behavioral issues. They are committed to strengthening lives and empowering these young women to use their innate gifts and abilities to become valued members of the community.

Dreams and Visions LLC emphasizes a team approach to rehabilitative services. The Treatment Team involves the child, their parents/legal guardian, the Staff, and additional agency personnel who assist in helping the child achieve the goals on their Person-Centered Plan.

This position supports the agency through shift work. The hours for the position are:

Regardless of which shift worked, everyone's contribution is equally important to the success of the children and the organization.

The Direct Care Staff at Dreams and Visions are expected to:

Education and Experience Requirements

Physical Requirements

In the event a client becomes violent, and attempts to hurt themselves or others, the incumbent must maintain sufficient physical ability, to control and rapidly extricate themselves and clients from buildings or initiate physical interventions to ensure safety.

Additional Requirements Must have a valid NC driver's license with a good driving record. Must be able to demonstrate effective self-regulation strategies. Must be coachable and willing to learn. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening and background check.

*Our home embraces and supports the ever changing diverse community, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders: transgender as well as all faith traditions. We are seeking candidates who cater to all. If you are interested in this position, please apply. We will discuss more details during the interview.