Day One is hiring a Direct Service Youth Worker for their New Gloucester location. The primary function of a Youth Worker (Direct Support Specialist) is to engage and provide care and supervision of residents in the Day One’s Residential Substance Use Program on a regular basis as scheduled. Come make a difference in the lives of youth who are on the path of recovery.
Sign on Bonus: $ 2,500.00
Current needs:
New Gloucester location:
Sunday-Wednesday: 1:00pm-11:00pm
Requirements:
- Two years of relevant work or volunteer experience in human services preferred.
- Satisfactory driving record and be available to provide transportation if needed
- Some knowledge of the juvenile justice system, mental health, trauma, substance use and recovery is preferred.
- Certified Residential Medication (CRMA) Licensure required for full-time staff within 6 months of hire and 3 hours of medication administration training required for part-time and per diem staff within 6 months.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to set limits and role model
Benefits:
- Shift Differential for night and weekend shifts
- Health Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Retirement Savings
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain effective relationships with residents by providing active listening and support when required by residents.
- Participate in meetings, in-service training and supervision and training groups as assigned.
- Dispense medication and maintain accurate medical records.
- Document client contact notes related to client discussions in a professional manner under direction of the program leadership.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residential/transitional community and take appropriate steps when that is threatened.
- Supervise residents when on-duty, to ensure that the rules of the house are followed and needs of the residents are met.
- Supervise and engage program participants in recreational activities to foster community integration.
Day One has built a culture of excellence in all that it does. Serving Maine for over 50 years, Day One is looking for great people to join their team!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person