What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Youth Care Worker position at Trinity Youth Services?
We are currently seeking a Night Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Night Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of Unaccompanied Children (UC) for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), with the aim of meeting the developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participate in program activities, supporting, the UC’s case plan and developing their personal skills. Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensure a safe home for the Unaccompanied Children (UC’s).
- Supervise the children during the duty shift.
- Complete all documentation and responsible for crisis intervention with the youth.
- Safeguard the campus and account for the children who are present.
- Patrol the assigned areas of the campus with an appropriate checklist recording those present on the appropriate schedule.
- Document all occurrences of an unusual nature on an incident report.
- Ensure that all the children at the campus remain in their rooms after hours.
- Counsel the youth and resolve any crisis or problems at the time.
- Document it for the day staff follow-up.
- Work as a team with other Youth Care Workers and shift lead to promote a safe and healthy environment for the UC.
- Remain awake and alert during the entire duty shift.
- Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Drive a vehicle when necessary.
Skills/Requirements:
- A High school diploma or GED is required.
- Experience working in a facility/program similar to Trinity or one involved with the counseling, education, or recreation of youth is preferred.
- Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
- Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
Pay rate: $19.38 per hour.
Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday from 10:30pm - 8:30am.
Why work for Trinity Youth Services?
In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time & Holiday Pay
- Retirement Plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
About Trinity Youth Services
Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.
Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.
Our Values
We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.
We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.
We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.
We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.
We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.
For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
