Direct Support Staff, 2 PM - 10 PM

Direct Support Staff Team Members are responsible for aiding our residents in dealing with emotional issues and learning basic life skills through coaching, direct support, crisis management and de-escalation techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Help foster a safe and therapeutic environment for residents, maintaining appropriate boundaries, identifying risks, completing patient safety checks as required, and assisting in daily activities.
• Encourage residents’ participation in groups and activities. Help recognize behavioral changes in patients and inform necessary team members.
• Participate and assist in PATH-sponsored events, both on and off-campus, including: outdoors exploration; sporting pastimes like skiing, hiking and kayaking; gardening; sharing in the care of the PATH menagerie of pets and farm animals; helping guide weekend outings to nearby attractions and entertainment centers.
• Assist in med room duties, as trained.
• Help the team maintain required logs, shift notes and documentation.
• Actively attend in-house group meetings as indicated by house schedule. Provide coaching for patients to reinforce skill development.
• Assist with driving of residents to activities, job opportunities, school and appointments as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties not delineated above that are specific to area of assignment.

Training provided in First Aid, CPR, AED, self-administered meds and Safe Defensive Driving.

Competitive hourly rates

Various shifts and schedules available

Requirements:
High school or equivalent education
1 year caregiving experience preferred, though not required
Driver’s License

Proof of vaccination for the COVID virus or willingness to wear a face mask at all times if not vaccinated.