Job Description
Now Hiring: Part-Time Direct Care Associate (Weekend Shift - Immediate Opening)
Hourly Pay: $20.04
Shift Differential: $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
Work Schedule: Every other weekend (Sat & Sun) 12:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m
Looking for a part-time opportunity where your work directly supports recovery and transformation? The Southeastern Family Project (SEFP) is currently hiring a Part-Time Direct Care Associate for an every-other-weekend schedule (Saturday and Sunday shifts). This is a hands-on role supporting women and families in a residential treatment setting focused on recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
About the Role
In this position, you will be an essential part of the residential care team, helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment. You will work closely with the Program Manager and other staff to provide day-to-day supervision, encouragement, and practical support to clients as they progress through treatment and stabilization.
Your work will directly contribute to helping clients build routines, strengthen recovery skills, and maintain a healthy living environment for themselves and their children.
About SEFP
The Southeastern Family Project is part of the **Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board network of services, providing licensed residential treatment for substance use disorders (ASAM levels 3.5 and 3.1). The program serves non-pregnant women, pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants in a structured, gender-responsive setting.
SEFP focuses on creating a stable therapeutic environment that promotes recovery, parenting support, and overall wellness for families working toward long-term stability.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and daily support in a residential treatment environment
- Assist clients with daily living tasks, including household routines and infant care
- Observe and report client progress, behaviors, and safety concerns
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of services provided
- Encourage participation in recovery programming, life skills development, and structured activities
- Support a therapeutic and recovery-focused residential setting
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience in direct care, behavioral health, residential treatment, or substance use services (CNA certification is a plus)
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts and collaborate with a team
Schedule & Opportunity
This is a part-time weekend position (every other Saturday and Sunday) with a strong focus on consistency, reliability, and engagement in a residential care environment.
Why Join Us
This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to support recovery, strengthen families, and contribute to long-term change. SEFP offers a meaningful role where your presence directly impacts the safety, stability, and progress of the individuals and families we serve.
Apply today-positions are actively being filled.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.