Youth Care Worker/ Med Coordinator (M -F 7am- 2pm)

Under the direction of the Administrator and/or Facility Manager, the medical coordinator/direct care worker performs the following functions:

Dimondale Adolescent is seeking responsible and caring individuals to work with at risk youth in the South Bay. Full and part time positions available. Will be working with youth, ages 12-18. Must be a good role model. Job duties include but are not limited to supervision, meal preparation, and transportation of the residents. Criminal Record check required. Current driver’s license. Clean DMV Record. Health screening

Shift:

Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm

Onboarding and orientation:

Paid Two-week onboarding and orientation.

Med Coordinator duties:

1. Schedule all new residents an initial medical and dental appointment including TB test within 15 days of placement.

2. Coordinate monthly appointments for all residents.

3. Tracking resident’s medical needs, maintaining medical records.

4. Ensure that the Medical/Dental examination form for each medical, vision, & dental visit is filled out completely and stamped by the medical provider

5. Track all prescription medications and monitoring logging of the dispensing of medications.

6. Stocking and monitoring all over-the-counter medication.

7. With a witness, destroy all expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medication.

Youth Care Worker Duties:

1. Provide general supervision of residents in accordance with the policies of the facility.

2. Maintain basic disciplinary and behavioral control of the residents, observing them closely and regularly to detect any potentially problematic behavior.

3. Stimulate the residents’ interest in various activities and programs provided by the facility and supervise their participation in those activities.

4. Attempt to ease the adjustment of each resident to placement at the facility by means of personal contact and counseling techniques.

5. Assign and supervise the residents in various daily maintenance tasks expected of them (i.e., cleaning room, making beds, dusting furniture, mopping floors, assisting in mealtime setup and cleanup procedures).

6. As assigned, eat with the residents, supervising general mealtime behavior and manners.

7. Encourage and supervise the proper performance of residents’ daily personal hygiene tasks.

8. Administer first aid as required, and administer medication as permitted by the policies of the facility.

9. Note daily activities in the unit logs

10. Assist in “lights out” procedures at night, as well as in other security, maintenance and/or safety measure deemed necessary.

11. Assess residents’ clothing needs and personal hygiene supplies; write reports.

12. Participate in group sessions employing the treatment model of the facility, and work with the assigned Social Workers with specific treatment plans for each resident.

13. Transport residents to appointments (medical, dental), school or community group outings and designated locations. Direct Care Workers must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License.

14. Ensure that each resident is properly prepared and arrives at school on time.

15. Supervise each resident’s return from school.

16. Perform necessary household cleaning and upkeep.

17. Attend staff training sessions as required and as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma Required
• Previous experience in medical scheduling or as Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have minimum of 1 year in a youth group home setting/high risk setting working with youth
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform all duties.
• Must have a criminal record clearance and child abuse index clearance, and Megan’s Law clearance required.
• Valid California drivers; license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing to residents, other staff and to the general public.
• Must have effective communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Requirement

Dimondale staff are required to be certified in Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training) within one month of being hired, by Dimondale’s certified Pro-ACT Instructor. All Pro-ACT trained staff have demonstrated the full understanding of the guidelines and meet the standard put forth in the training, resulting in their certification in Pro-ACT and/or Pro-ACT restraints.

Additional Information

Dimondale Adolescent is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dimondale Adolescent is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth ages 12-18: 1 year (Required)
• administration of medication in a professional setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
• medication documentation in a professional setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23