LEAD YOUTH CARE WORKER

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Lead Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Lead Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of children for our Shelter Program, meeting developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring day‑to‑day care, actively participating in program activities, supporting the children’s case plan and developing their personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe home for children.
• Provide line‑of‑sight and sound supervision of children to meet ratio requirements.
• Lead in emergencies/crises and communicate with Administration On‑Call.
• Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
• Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence.
• Engage clients in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate community access and integration.
• Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; complete accurate documentation including dorm logs and other assigned reports.
• Adhere to case plans for assigned children with direction from caseworkers and/or supervisors.
• Support appropriate cultural activities.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• At least one year of experience working in a facility/program similar to Trinity or involving counseling, education, or recreation of youth/adolescents (required).
• Current Facility Manager certificate.
• Interest in working directly with youth in accordance with California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Clear oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and pass a physical examination, drug clearance, criminal background check, and Child Abuse Index check.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and ability to be insured by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Pay

$21.40 per hour.

Schedule

Sunday – Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Master’s Degrees
• Paid PTO, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement
• 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. To date, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth. The organization seeks team members with a genuine commitment to empowering at‑risk children and families and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.

Our Values

• Safety, well‑being, and permanency for children and youth.
• Embracing research, best practices, and proven approaches that help children and youth.
• Investing in staff by providing knowledge, skills, and tools for success.
• Adaptability to changing stakeholder needs.
• Open, honest, and transparent governance and management practices.

Trinity requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, with approved medical or religious exemptions.