Direct Care Worker (Youth)-Portland

Come join our Spurwink Team and become one of the LEADERS in the state working with children that have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism. You will receive specialized training and become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician advancing your career in this field. We are excited to talk with you about this opportunity and want to help you achieve your career goals. You will be working with an incredible team including a BCBA, medical team, clinicians, supervisors, managers, and Director to support our client’s growth and individual goals. We offer competitive pay and benefits and would love to talk with YOU about this position. No experience necessary as we will train the most caring and compassionate candidates for the position. Looking forward to speaking with you. The Direct Care Worker position pays $18 per hour.

Robust Benefits Package:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
Identity Theft Insurance
Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

Flexibility of Schedules
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
Student Loan Assistance
Generous Paid Time Off
Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
Opportunity for Same Day Pay

Don’t apply to just any job. Jumpstart your career with Spurwink by getting in touch with us today.

DUTIES:

Develop relationships with clients who have emotional and behavioral disorders. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and routines. Plan and lead group and individual activities aimed at helping clients achieve skills, creating opportunities for clients to succeed. Perform behavior management, therapeutic duties, and crisis intervention, including restraints. Participate in reflective practice and supervision. Contribute to the management of the residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Prior experience and training in positions similar to that of the Residential Youth and Family Specialist or with children and their families faced with emotional and behavioral challenges. Residential Youth and Family Specialists must complete OQMHP licensure requirements within the first few months of employment and must maintain it throughout his or her employment at Spurwink in this role. It is required that she/he will participate in designated in-service training programs and ongoing training is required. Basic computer skills are required.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.