Youth Care Worker, 3rd Shift 10pm - 6am
Company: Upbring
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: April 30, 2021
Job Description:
Overview The Youth Care Worker is responsible for providing
direct care supervision and maintaining a safe and therapeutic
environment for Unaccompanied Children (UC) in accordance to Office
of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) licensing standards, Agency and
program policies and standards, and other federal, state, and local
regulatory requirements. ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties
Conduct intake services for incoming
UC to include, but not limited to: completing the necessary
paperwork and assessment, providing the UC with an overview of the
program services, and assist with the initial placement; assist
with new UC orientation Provide basic needs to UC upon arrival to
the program, which includes, but is not limited to meal, clothing,
hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignment; support routines of
UC through assistance and supervision of wake-up, bedtime, personal
care, completion of chores, homework, meals, recreational
activities, and laundry Perform behavior management, oversee
therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention; supervise UC and
set appropriate behavior limits in accordance to the UC's
individual treatment and behavior plan and ORR standards Assist UC
with social skills, anger management, and daily living skills;
teach, supervise, and assist residents in achieving their daily
goals; follow individual plans and behavior support plans to
provide appropriate services to UC and document those interactions
using designated forms and/or database Provide appropriate
intervention to ensure UC safety and well-being; provide 1:1
monitoring of medical, mental health and/or behavioral as directed
by management or a member of the clinical or multidisciplinary team
Teach and provide UC with a full range of basic care needs,
including, but not limited to bathing, feeding, cleaning, shopping,
and laundry Clean, organize, and maintain the UC living space to
provide a safe environment Accompany and participate in group
therapy sessions for UC, as needed Interact and build a positive
and respectful rapport with UC to reinforce positive behavior and
promote social interaction; interact with UC within ethical
boundaries at all times Work closely with immediate management to
plan and implement social and recreational activities for UC
Observe UC and provide feedback for the purpose of updating the
UC's behavior plans or improving their basic living and environment
Accompany UC on outings and activities to promote community
inclusion; accompany and/or transport UC to airport, appointments,
outings, and activities using established safety protocol. Load and
unload residents into the designed vehicle. Ensure all forms and
progress notes are properly completed using the necessary forms
and/or database to ensure compliance with ORR standards and
federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; document planned
interventions, behavior incidents, and general observation of UC
skills, behaviors, and mood using the appropriate forms Conduct
regular and consistent 15 minute headcounts of UC under care
Provide the appropriate Therapeutic Crisis Intervention when
required or directed by management or a member of the
interdisciplinary or treatment team Report UC safety hazards and
risks to the management and/or the clinical staff in a timely
manner Must assist in the evacuation of UC as needed due to
inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other
unforeseen occurrences Other duties as assigned Working
Relationships
Develop and maintain positive working
relationships with the management, program and clinical staff, UC,
and volunteers to meet the needs of the UC and ensure the program
goals and objectives are being met Work closely with management,
the program and clinical staff to ensure program operations, goals
and objectives are being met and the UC are receiving the highest
quality of services and support Work as team player and exhibit
professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal
and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is
consistent with Agency policies and practices. Always work within
the Agency's Code of Ethics and establish working relationships
within the ethical boundaries established Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age Minimum of 1-year employment
experience in the child welfare field working with children or
adolescents in a social service setting Bilingual in English and
Spanish (based on service area and service population) Must be able
to work extended shifts during periods of influx, including 12-hr
shifts at least once a week or more Demonstrated ability to apply
appropriate boundaries at all times Ability to use to visual and
auditory awareness within the work environment Demonstrated ability
to establish trust and a positive rapport with children and work
within ethical boundaries at all times Ability to provide conflict
resolution and de-escalation skills to ensure the well-being and
safety of residents Strong verbal communication skills with the
ability to give and follow written and oral instructions Ability to
effectively organize and prioritize job duties and resident needs
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
Ability to remain claim and exhibit compassion Ability to use good
judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult and
stressful situations Proficient with basic computer skills,
Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and documentation
programs/database Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Social Services,
Human Services, or closely related field 2 years' previous
experience performing direct care services to children and
adolescents Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires frequent
standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and
reaching Position works in a child facility and has constant
exposure to children Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. The
physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable
accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. While performing this position the employee with or
without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk,
stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with
arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use
equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a
computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if
applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may
include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to
adjust focus. Agreement The statements herein indicate the general
nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed
by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills,
and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the
employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed at
his/her discretion. This job description is not a contract between
the employee occupying the position and the employer. Upbring is an
at-will employer. Equal Employment
Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran
statusPI133464627
Keywords: Upbring, McAllen , Youth Care Worker, 3rd Shift 10pm - 6am, Other , Mcallen, Texas
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