What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Care Worker position at One Hope United?
The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment that promotes the learning of skills for emotional, mental, and physical health; provides a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, as specified, in each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
Job Duties Include :
- Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies
- Maintains a therapeutic home Interactions with all clients reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
- Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
- Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
- Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
- Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients
- Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffings, as required
- Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
- Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
- Completes all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner
- Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard
Qualifications
Education
Other
Required Skills
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Salary : $2,500
