Direct Care Staff
Company: FamilyAid
Location: Jamaica Plain
Posted on: November 15, 2024
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Job Description:
FamilyAid is one of America's leading providers of solutions to
family homelessness. Our mission is to empower parents and
caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and
build solid foundations for their children's futures. Recognized by
the Boston Globe as a Massachusetts Top Workplace, FamilyAid has
multiple direct care opportunities available. Position Summary:
Reporting to the West Newton Family Navigation Center (WNFNC)
Program Manager, the Direct Care staff work with homeless families
temporarily living at the Center, ensuring their comfort, safety
and adherence to the Center's rules and regulations. The Direct
Care staff will provide essential services to families and supports
the safe day-to-day operations of the Center. Working
collaboratively with other Center and agency staff, they support
the rapid and successful transition of families to permanent,
stable housing, ensuring their well-being and safety through a
trauma-informed approach. Qualifications: High School or GED
required. Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole or Spanish
required. Previous human service experience, preferably
residential, with a strong interest in working with homeless
families. Ability to ascend and descend stairs up to three or more
sets and remain stationary for portions of the time. Ability to
work alone and handle crises with good judgment and adequate
communication skills - both written and oral Ability to multi-task
and effectively prioritize competing demands. Access to reliable
transportation to the work location(s). CPR certified or ability to
become certified. Work Schedule and Location: Both part-time and
full-time shifts, including 7:00 am-3:30 pm, 3 pm-11:30 pm, and
awake/overnight, 11 pm-7:30 am. This position requires an onsite
presence at the West Newton Family Navigation Center located at
1650 Washington Street. West Newton MA. The role is not eligible
for remote or hybrid work and is classified as essential for
weather emergencies. FamilyAid is committed to a policy of equal
employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, disability, veteran status, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, or age. Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: Less than 1 year Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: FamilyAid, Waltham , Direct Care Staff, Other , Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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