Sr. Direct Care Worker Job Category: Direct Service Worker Requisition Number: SENIO003749 Posted: June 25, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate: $25 USD per hour Hollis, NY 11423, USA +5 more locations Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the time Description The primary focus of the position of Senior Direct Care Worker is to provide quality care consistent with treatment recommendations and Agency Policy. Support, train, orientate, mentor and supervise staff along with the Child Care Coordinator (if applicable) and Program Manager. Develop and carry out a therapeutically oriented activities based on the needs of the individual residents, as well as their group needs; Implement recreational and therapeutic activities to make leisure time a positive and rewarding experience. Promote and foster positive values, i.e., integrity, honesty, dignity, self-respect and self control. Promote a sense of personal responsibility towards maintaining personal property and equipment, as well as petty cash. Motivate, guide and support each resident as he/she works toward achieving his/her goals; Promote independent behavior, in keeping with treatment recommendations and guidelines. Oversee daily care and cleanliness of living units. Responsible for daily log entries, bed checks and data collection on behavior plans and school communication books. Performs all other duties as assigned. SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. Statement SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse. Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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