Direct Service Worker Jobs

• Starting rate $17/hour*

Do you have a passion for psychology? Are you a great listener? Looking to develop your counseling skills?

We have an opportunity for you!

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a group home setting! The Direct Service Worker is responsible for supervising the daily activities of and assisting in goal achievement with program residents. Counselors provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and work with residents toward improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior.

Are you ready to make a difference?

High School Diploma/GED

Sunday 2-10p

Monday 2-10p

Tuesday 8-4p

Wed 2-10p

Thurs 8-4p

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
• Document progress towards treatment plans.
• Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment for clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to clients.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Identify and address community integration issues for clients with supervisor’s direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines
• Attend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.
• Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.

At Advocates, the health and safety of the people in our care, our employees, and the broader community is our top priority. Effective October 18, 2021, Advocates will require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e. both doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.)

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.

Keywords ACCS, direct care, direct support, residential counselor, residential support, group home, group living environment, GLE