What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker - Hope House position at One Hope United?
Youth Care Worker (Hope House)
Job Summary
Under the assigned supervisor, the counselor is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment that promotes the learning of skills for emotional, mental, and physical health. The counselor provides a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, as specified in each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Community Home-Based Residential Program Plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides supervision of youth by OHU and DCFS policies
- Maintains a therapeutic home environment. 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, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Community Home-Based Residential Program Plan.
- Continually trains and maintains certification in implementing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification programs.
- 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 to improve the delivery of services to our clients continuously
- Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other foster home staff, including 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
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Education:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Other:
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Minimum 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
DCFS background check & approval to transport youth
Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training
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Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
- Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
- Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role, including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities and events, and any DCFS-related expectations
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
- Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at the direction of supervisory and clinical team
We Invest in You!
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually.
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
- 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $2,500 - $50,000
