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Direct Care Provider Job Description Job Title:  Direct Care Provider Date: April 15, 2026 Report to: Programs Director FLSA: Part-Time or Full Time, Non-Exempt Approved by: Executive Director Direct Care $18-$21/Hour Teams, Shifts and hours of Work : • Front End Team : Sunday-Wednesday and Back End Team: Thursday- Saturday • Day Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (9 Hours) • Evening Short Shift: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5 Hours) • Overnight Shift: 9:30 PM - 9:00 AM (11.5 Hours) Job Summary: Direct Care Providers are responsible for providing direct supervision of adolescent survivors of sex trafficking (ages 14-17) and implementing Individual Child Plans and programmatic elements within Sarah’s Home. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the essential functions . • Must be able to provide direct supervision of adolescents. • Must be coachable and willing to learn and implement trauma-informed care practices. • Must be flexible and ready with interventions to help adolescents be successful in the Sarah’s Home program while they go through varying degrees of trauma integration. • Must be committed to attend all staff training and thoroughly read and understand all policies and procedures. • Facilitate and participate in daily activities: meals, chores, house-cleaning, recreation, homework support, and life skills coaching. Provide instruction and guidance to clients in learning and practicing life skills, including but not limited to budgeting, personal hygiene, communication, and self-care. • Willingness to be on-call on a rotating basis • Support and engage in outdoor activities with the residents such as hiking, nature walks, outdoor games. • Participate in equine-therapy related activities: helping with horse care (as appropriate), leading or accompanying the girls in equine-based experiences. • Lift, carry and transport supplies, equipment, gear (e.g., outdoor recreation gear, hiking backpacks, equine equipment) as needed. • Be prepared to assist in moving furniture or other items in support of house operations, activity setups, or facility maintenance. • Serve as a positive role model: engage in play, recreation, mentoring; build healthy, trusting relationships with the girls; participate in structured and unstructured activities. • Monitor behavior, document observations, support therapeutic staff in implementing behavior plans and safety protocols. • Work as part of the residential team: attend staff meetings, shift hand-offs, trainings, collaborate with case management, therapists, external partners. Additional Responsibilities: • Maintain a clean home environment • Able to prepare meals and oversee the preparation of meals • Assist in maintaining adequate records • Able to transport youth in a Sarah’s Home vehicle to and from appointments or scheduled activities Experience/Education/Qualifications: • 2 yrs college and/or 1 yr college experience in a human services field • Must not be less than 21 years of age • Experience working with teens (desirable) • Experience with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, or counseling/social work is preferred • QMAP Certification: Must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) certification within the next 6 months. This is required for administering medications and supporting clients' health needs. Skills and Attributes: • A passion for providing a safe and caring environment for survivors of sex trafficking to begin the healing process. • Ability to intervene and de-escalate in the house when adolescents exhibit challenging behavioral patterns • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. Physical Requirements: This is a physically active role. • Frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds (for equipment, supplies, outdoor gear). • Occasionally assist in moving heavier items (furniture, large equipment) up to ~75 pounds with team assistance. • Stand and walk for extended periods (several hours at a time) during shifts and outdoor activities. • Hike on uneven terrain, climb slopes/trails, bike, be outdoors in varying weather conditions, and other strenuous physical activities. • Participate in equine-based activities: walking alongside horses, assisting with leading, grooming, handling tack, possibly mounting/dismounting, and supervising the girls in those settings. • Engage in active play and physical recreation: running, jumping, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and being on‐your feet. • Be able to quickly respond to emergent safety situations, which may require bending, lifting, or moving quickly. • Mobility to navigate indoor/outdoor environments, stairs, and uneven surfaces. • Able to work in a home environment: ascend/descend stairs, maneuver around furniture, assist in cleaning or moving items as part of maintaining the residence. Benefits: • Paid time off • Supplemental Health Insurance • Direct Care Therapy • Dental • Vision • Short Term Disability • Employee Rewards Program • Vasa Fitness Partner Discounts • Travel reimbursement • Colorado Secure Savings Retirement This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. Employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.