Youth Care Worker

This position provides direct supervision of adolescents in a group home setting. Must be 21 years of age and have the ability to work day, evening shifts, and overnights. This position also requires working weekends and some Holidays. There is a sign-on bonus for this position.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

A. Education/Training/License/Certification:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

B. Work Experience:
- Two years of related experience and/or training with delinquent or at-risk youth is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

C. Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Attend annual HIPAA training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CASELOAD:

Children served ages 12 - 18. All essential functions are conducted within the framework of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of the developmental stage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: (other duties may be assigned)

1. Assess and complete logs of each child’s behavior during each shift.

2. Coordinate and facilitate group activities.

3. Supervise medication self-administration.

4. Participate in the performance appraisal process.

5. Attend training, in-services, meetings, and conferences as necessary and as directed to obtain 40 hours according to policy.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

1. Complete inventory of each child’s belongings upon admittance to the program.

2. Perform regular fire drills.

3. Complete monthly summary form.

4. Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision is received by the Residential Director.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:
Direct supervision of adolescents.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Work indoors in adequate workspace, lighting, temperatures and ventilation. (Smoke-free environment)
- Moderate exposure to noise, disruptions and stress.
- Normal exposure to dust/dirt.
- Subject to occasionally working flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of the job.
- Work in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive behavior of youth.
- Travel occasionally as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Will work on holidays.
- No special vision requirements are necessary.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

- Must possess ability to record, convey, and present info, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting/driving, occasionally bending, climbing stairs, stooping, twisting, and reaching as needed to carry out the essential functions of the job.
- Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs and torso as necessary to carry out the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to talk, hear, read and write.
- Sedentary work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to practice Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR with youth as necessary.

- Must be able to practice Trauma Informed practices.

- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- Must be able to cope with physical and mental stress of the position.
- Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
- Must be able to mentally respond quickly to youth’s needs during counseling sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Training/License/Certification:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
B. Work Experience:

- Two years of related experience and/or training with delinquent or at-risk youth is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

C. Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Attend annual HIPAA training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

PRIMARY POPULATION: Children/Adolescents AGES: 12– 18 years of age

1. Must possess knowledge of child/adolescent psychology, development and abnormal behaviors.

2. Knowledge of all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

3. Must possess good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and possess good documentation and observation skills.

4. Requires flexibility, leadership skills, and good judgment.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the children, their families, other staff, and local agencies.

6. Must be a mandated reporter of child abuse.

7. Must be able to transport self and others.

8. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

9. Follow all confidentiality and universal precaution guidelines.

10. Knowledge of and ability to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR.

11. Knowledge of and ability to use Trauma Informed Practices.

12. Strictly adhere to all HIPAA requirements as a covered entity

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person