Overnight Direct Care Staff

JOB GOAL:

To monitor the students during the overnight hours, to prepare the students for breakfast, and the transition to the day program. Work under the guidance of the Overnight Directors, Assistant Director, and Residential Program Director to implement the principles of Daily Life Therapy and provide a safe and secure environment for the students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an awareness of the residential and day programs.
• Communicate effectively with Directors and other staff regarding student issues.
• Perform as a role model for students.
• Document students’ nighttime performance.
• Create and maintain a safe environment for the students.
• Create and maintain materials as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with parents and staff.
• Attend to the personal needs of the students while teaching daily living and social skills, in accordance with Daily Life Therapy.
• Develop a positive rapport with students within a group setting.
• Familiarize one’s self and adhere to Policies and Procedures of the whole program.
• Strive to maintain an open and positive atmosphere within the organization. This includes respect for the decisions of the administration and following directions, guidance and supervision of the Residential Director, Assistant Directors, Division Directors and or Principal.
• Maintain ongoing communication with residential program staff and day program staff.
• Must remain awake during all working hours and perform checks on the students every 15 minutes. Update student logs as necessary.
• Attend all in-service meetings, orientations and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Directors and/or Principal
• Participate in all student activities including extensive physical exercise and other various activities.
• Manage and oversee care of students' personal belongings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to adhere to the assigned working schedule.
• Degree not required for Overnight Awake Instructors, experience with special students is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess a positive and professional attitude and be able to communicate well with co-workers.