What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Youth Care Worker position at United Methodist Children's Home?
Youth Care Worker
Full Time
FSLA- Non-Exempt
Reports to Program Manager
Headland, AL
Position Summary:
The Youth Care Worker works closely with the Group Home Manager to provide nurturing, direct care, and supervision of residents in a group home environment. The Youth Care Worker provides support and training in basic living skills to help each resident achieve goals as outlined in their Case Plan or Treatment Plan. Staff in this position plan, organize, and administer the daily activities of each resident. Youth Care Workers are responsible for ensuring that each resident’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and educational needs are met. Youth Care Workers are required to work a variable schedule which includes overnight stay in the group home and perform job responsibilities as outlined in the corresponding job guide.
FSLA- Non-Exempt
Reports to Program Manager
Headland, AL
Position Summary:
The Youth Care Worker works closely with the Group Home Manager to provide nurturing, direct care, and supervision of residents in a group home environment. The Youth Care Worker provides support and training in basic living skills to help each resident achieve goals as outlined in their Case Plan or Treatment Plan. Staff in this position plan, organize, and administer the daily activities of each resident. Youth Care Workers are responsible for ensuring that each resident’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and educational needs are met. Youth Care Workers are required to work a variable schedule which includes overnight stay in the group home and perform job responsibilities as outlined in the corresponding job guide.
Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with other staff to provide supervision of residents.
- Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Is knowledgeable of residents’ social history and uses that information to better understand their various emotional difficulties and needs.
- Provides transportation to school, appointments church, recreational activities, etc.
- Plans menus and ensures nutritionally balanced meals are prepared.
- Administers medication to residents at the appropriate time.
- Abides by the UMCH Behavior Management Policy which prohibits harsh or corporal punishment. Staff are trained in the use of Love and Logic and are expected to adhere to this program of behavior management.
- Provides Basic Living Skills per the Alabama Medicaid Manual Chapter 105 and as specified in the resident’s treatment plan.
- Is sensitive to residents’ cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Provides praise and positive feedback to help build the self-confidence and esteem of residents.
- Administers consequences to residents that are appropriate and consistent.
- Maintains and coordinates the day-to-day schedules of each resident, including but not limited to meals, household chores, school attendance, homework, extra-curricular activities, etc.
- Completes required paperwork on time.
- Follows UMCH policy regarding safety practices, procedures, and universal precautions.
- Implements fire and tornado drills
- Adheres to UMCH Policy and Procedure and Minimum Standards.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality as situations dictate. Abides by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Works with other staff and program manager to develop ways to handle stressful, emergencies, in a calm, professional manner.
- Responsible for maintaining the group home in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
- Functions under the appropriate job guide and other assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent certification (GED).
- Six (6) months of paid experience working in a residential or environment with youth and/or families is required.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must be physically able to participate in various activities of residents.
- Proficiency in computer use and understanding of basic word processing and spreadsheet software required.
- Using the English language, must have verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with staff, stakeholders and the general public.
- Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
- Must have proof of automobile liability insurance and driving record allowing coverage on the Agency’s insurance policy.
- Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.
Physical Requirements:
Vision: Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view computer screen, etc.
Cognitive: Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem-solve.
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families, and the general public.
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as the work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.
Climbing/Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families, perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up case files, and laptop computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, use the telephone system, file, drive, etc.
Vision: Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view computer screen, etc.
Cognitive: Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem-solve.
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families, and the general public.
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as the work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.
Climbing/Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families, perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up case files, and laptop computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, use the telephone system, file, drive, etc.