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Job description

The Direct Service Worker will provide Short Term Respite services to Children and Independent Living Skills to Adolescents with mental health diagnoses. This position is ideal for students seeking experience in the behavioral health field as well as those with child care experience. It is also appropriate for the candidate with experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral challenges. Short Term Respite is provided in the community and/or the child's home and is designed to provide care for children and provide support to families. Independent Living Skills is designed to help adolescents to develop skills that prepare them for life and transition to young adulthood and is also provided in the home and/or community.The Direct Service Worker must be at least 21 years of age, with a high school diploma and have at least two years experience working with children with Serious Emotional Disturbances or equivalently qualified by education in the human services field or a combination of work experience and education, with one year of education substituting for one year of experience.The ideal candidate has the ability to work at minimum of approximately 20-25 hours per week. Salary is $12-$15 per hour and is based on experience and education. Availability on evenings and weekends is required. Schedules are determined by client need. On the job training is provided.Pre-employment Drug Screening, Tuberculosis Screening, Motor Vehicles Screening, and Background Check is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 2 years of experience working with children with emotional disturbance?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person