Residential Direct Care Professional
Company: The Bridge Family Center
Location: Wolcott
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Bridge Family Center has full time and part time openings
for Direct Care professionals working with adolescents males in DCF
Care in its STTAR (Specialized Trauma-informed Treatment,
Assessment and Reunification) Home located in Wolcott, CT. The
Bridge Family Center is currently offering a sign on bonus of
$1,000 for full time candidates (40 hours/week), $500 for part time
candidates (regularly scheduled 24-39 hours/week), and $250 for per
diem employees and employees regularly scheduled 8-23 hours/week.
The bonus will be paid after 3 months of employment with the
employee meeting performance and attendance requirements. The
Bridge Family Center offers competitive pay and great benefits,
including: Full Time Employees: Medical/Vision, Dental, Employer
paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, 403(b) with match,
EAP, 19 of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5
years), paid sick time, personal time, and 8 paid holidays. As a
non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Part Time Employees: EAP,
prorated vacation & personal time, paid sick time, paid holiday
time, and 403(b) with match (eligibility for some benefits based on
scheduled and/or worked hours). GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The
Youth Worker is responsible for the implementation of the
relational model in daily living, and ensuring the safety and
supervision of the residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Behavioral Management Maintain control and daily
routine of the STTAR Home residents to ensure a healthy and safe
environment. Engage residents in positive peer interactions,
recreational and leisure time activities. Supervise and assist
residents in study time, as well as daily chores, cooking, and
other daily living activities. Program Management Successful
implementation of the relational model in daily living.
Transportation of residents, as needed. Administration of
medication; maintenance of appropriate documentation. Provide
crisis intervention counseling, and physical interventions as
necessary. Conduct intake and discharge procedures for residents.
General maintenance of daily/shift documentation. Periodic extra
shift coverage when needed to maintain staff/client ratios. Other
duties as assigned. Qualifications: A minimum of Associate's degree
in Human Services or related field strongly preferred, and
experience working with at-risk adolescents. Candidates currently
pursuing a college degree are encouraged to apply. Strong relevant
experience in lieu of degree will be considered. Must have ability
to set professional boundaries and limits as well as develop
positive rapport with residents. Must also possess excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; exercise effective group
skills and techniques, and ability to communicate well with
co-workers and internalize supervision. Must also have a valid
Connecticut driver’s license with a clean record, and possess the
following certifications, or be eligible to obtain these after
hire: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Adult First Aid/CPR,
and DCF Medication Administration certification. Multiple Full and
Part Time positions are available. First, Second, and Third shift
available. 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2nd
Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM 3rd Shift (awake):
11:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM Most part time positions
are weekend availability.
Keywords: The Bridge Family Center, New England , Residential Direct Care Professional, Healthcare , Wolcott, Northeast
