Straight Path Rtc

Straight Path RTC - Direct Care Staff Overview

Introduction Straight Path provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children in our care. As Direct Care Staff, your role is essential in ensuring their well-being, safety, and development. This guide outlines your key responsibilities.

⭐️We are looking for Female Staff as this is a facility for girls⭐️

Key Responsibilities

• Know your assigned clients, including their needs, habits, and supervision levels.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
• Encourage and recognize client achievements.
• Share important updates with incoming caregivers.
• Follow and implement client service plans.
• Keep accurate, signed, and dated documentation.
• Actively supervise and engage with clients.
• Lead and participate in recreational and group activities.
• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu.
• Provide transportation when needed.
• Inform the Shift Supervisor of any concerns.
• Respond to crises and intervene when necessary.
• Complete daily progress notes and incident reports by shift end.
• Recognize risk factors and warning signs of suicide.
• Administer medications as per Straight Path policy.
• Participate in shift transition meetings.
• Follow the daily schedule set by your supervisor.

Supervision Guidelines Consider the following when supervising clients:

• Age, abilities, and individual needs.
• RTC layout and potential hazards.
• Physical, mental, and emotional factors.

For unsupervised activities, ensure:

• You know the client’s location and return time.
• Safe transportation is arranged.
• The client can contact SP in emergencies.
• You are available for immediate response if needed.

Current shifts:

Monday through Friday 6am-2pm

Monday through Friday 2pm-10p

Monday/Tuesday 6am-2pm Wednesday 6am-6pm

Sunday 6pm-6am Monday/Tuesday 2pm-10pm