Direct Care Staff
Provide continuous supervision and supportive care in an at-risk specialty group home, helping young people build skills, follow daily routines, and work toward their goals.
What you’ll do
- Provide supervision and positive engagement during daily routines and community activities.
- Maintain a safe, clean, nurturing environment and serve as a consistent role model.
- Support life skills, meal preparation, homework, and educational activities.
- Provide transportation and supervision for appointments, school-related routines, and outings.
- Administer and document medications in accordance with agency procedures.
- Complete shift documentation, communicate concerns, and support each youth’s plan.
- Participate in training, team meetings, and crisis de-escalation as instructed.
Minimum qualifications
- At least 21 years of age and experience working with youth ages 12–17.
- At least one year of experience serving at-risk youth or similar direct care experience.
- High school diploma or GED with one year of direct care experience, or four years of direct care experience without a diploma or GED, as stated in the current job posting.
- Ability to pass the required DCF background screening and related record checks.
- A valid Florida driver’s license.
- Strong spoken and written English for communication and accurate documentation.
Physical requirements
The current posting includes lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, prolonged standing, climbing steps, and frequent bending, reaching, and movement through the home and work areas.
Role details and pay range reflect the existing Family Partners E.F.C Home careers page. Confirm current openings and terms with the hiring team.