Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Canopy Village (formerly Children's Village) seeks dedicated professionals committed to crisis intervention and long-term, trauma-informed rehabilitation of at-risk youth. As the only crisis respite and emergency shelter provider for youth in North Idaho, Canopy Village also operates a long term residential treatment program for youth with severe trauma and acute behavioral needs.
Direct Care Provider position provides the front-line care of the residents. Working with other Direct Care Providers in the delivery of care, treatment, and services to the residents of Canopy Village. Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, each care provider is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the daily schedule and activities for the residents. In addition, our care providers are sometimes the first adult who is committed to the success of our resident, despite their behaviors.
Requirements:
Education/Training/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree prioritized but not mandated, in order to expand work into agency paid CBRS (Community-Based Rehabilitation Services) certification for wraparound support
- AA/AS degree in the field of social services, education, or health and human services preferred
- GED mandatory, in the absence of AA or Bachelor's
- Must be 19 years of age
- Previous work experience in related field preferred
Licensures/Certifications:
- First Aid/CPR certified (will provide)
- Hold a valid driver’s license and pass driving record screen
- DHW Criminal Fingerprinting and Background Enhanced Certification
- Clearance with the National Sex Offender Registry
- Drug test
Requirements:
- Must be dedicated to the mission and vision of Canopy Village
- Must be able to relate with all people of the community regardless of: sexual, ethnic, racial, religious background, or socio-economic level
- Must possess emotional and professional maturity, stability, tactfulness, and good decision-making skills
- Must adhere at all times to the Confidentiality, Privacy, HIPAA Policy
- Must have dependable insured transportation, a valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record
- Must complete all background requirements
- Acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility
- Employment is contingent upon receiving a clearing from appropriate authorities
- Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices; and act in such a manner as to ensure at all times maximum safety to oneself, children, colleagues, and visitors
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Program Team on daily operations
- Provide the daily care of the residents
- Implement programs as directed
- Follow daily calendars and schedules as posted by the Case Manager, Residential Supervisor(s), Clinicians, and Director of Residential Staffin
- Complete shift section of the “Staff Chore Sheets” and signed off properly
- Fill out “Work Order” forms when needed and provide to Director of Finance and Operations
- Report any staff concerns and/or scheduling issues to the Director of Residential Staffing
- Coordinate with Director of Residential Staffing for a positive flow of communications
- Assist with the daily educational components for each resident
- Bring to the attention of the Residential Supervisor and Director of Residential Staffing any safety, health or crisis situations or information
- Report any policy violations to the Director of Residential Staffing
- Assist as directed, with the orientation of the new staff and volunteers
- Monitor security, lock up information and maintain confidentiality
- Complete all Incident/Disclosure/Non-Compliance/Injury Forms as needed
- Attend all staff meetings and mandatory In-Service on site
- Review and learn State regulations and procedure manual
- Job Shadow instructor
- Review daily paperwork for documentation, accuracy, and required signatures
- Participate in structured engagement activities for program on campus
- Participate in structured active outings for program off campus
- Special projects as assigned