**JOB PURPOSE:**

Responsible for the care and safety of the clients reading in the facility. Additionally, the Direct Care Staff will participate in individual and group training activities and function in a role like what would be expected of a parent. The Direct Care Staff must be able to receive specialized training and use that training in the day to day performance of their duties. The duties are of a high degree of responsibility and are performed under the supervision of the Team Leader Supervisor and the various professional staff working in the facility.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Protects the safety and welfare of the clients by providing supervision and training outlined on the Individual Program Plan.

2. Implements the assigned clients’ Active Treatment Schedule as written. Works with clients assigned.

3. Implements behavioral procedures when maladaptive behaviors occur.

4. Implements client training activities as outl...