Direct Care Worker
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Company DescriptionTeaching-Family Homes of Upper Michigan is a private, non-profit child welfare agency located in Marquette and Newberry, MI. Our organization provides a continuum of services to children and families in need. We have been dedicated to helping troubled children and families in the region since 1981. From our scenic forty-acre campus in Marquette, as well as satellite offices across the Upper Peninsula, we offer a wide range of services.
Role DescriptionThis is a part-time on-site role as a Direct Care Worker at Teaching-Family Homes of Upper Michigan in Marquette or Newberry MI. As a Direct Care Worker, you will provide care and support for children and families in need. Your day-to-day tasks will include supervising and assisting with daily activities, implementing treatment plans, providing emotional support, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
QualificationsExperience in working with children and familiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAbility to work as part of a teamEmpathy and compassionFlexibility and adaptabilitySuccessful background checksValid driver's licenseHigh school diploma or equivalentCertification in CPR and First Aid Successful completion of 2-week paid training curriculum
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