Family Support Specialist - Westland Family Center

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple”. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!

We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

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Responsibilities

Assists families in daily living in accordance with their individual case plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete assignments to support resident service plans and Centers' programs in accordance with Center, Division and contract requirements.
2. Document all relevant shift activity in 'log book' according to Center policy.
3. Review resident log daily and document resident activities daily.
4. Assist in conducting telephone and walk-in intakes for prospective residents; make referrals to community resources and services.
5. Provide medications in accordance with resident's medical chart; document in resident chart.
6. Monitor residents' behaviors; report incidents/violations orally and in writing to Program Manager.
7. Prepare and distribute meals for residents; maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas on assigned shift to include but not limited to dishwashing.
8. Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms, including but not limited to cleaning, vacuuming, wiping, sanitizing, and preparation of vacant resident rooms. Serve as a mentor to Family Support Workers. Provide initial and ongoing training as required.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Training or college courses in social work or human services preferred.
• Required to attain and maintain Food Handler's Basic certification.

Experience

• One year experience providing direct service to clients in social services, residential or a community service setting preferred.

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