Overnight Youth Care Worker

Essential Functions

• Communicates appropriate information surrounding children’s behavior and acculturation to other departments in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrates appropriate handling and reporting of all incidents in accordance with agency policy and training
• Completes required documentation according to agency standards, maintaining confidentiality for clients and their records
• Models appropriate behaviors (e.g., respect for others, appropriate dress, appropriate conflict resolution, etc.)
• Affords assistance and promotion of acculturation in a culturally sensitive way, actively working to reduce bias and promote cultural sensitivity and acculturation
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competencies
• Maintains a pleasant, tidy, sanitary, and safe living environment for residents
• Affords assistance and residents with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living through modeling, coaching and structured activities
• Models and assists in the implementation of the HART Model and Trauma-Informed Care
• Follows treatment plans as written in each resident’s service plan
• Manages unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner
• Utilizes effective verbal and nonverbal de-escalation techniques to help a child in a crisis, using physical interventions when necessary to manage risk behavior
• Demonstrates accountability for orderly management and safety of the shelter daily living routines, individual youth, groups and therapeutic programs

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year working with children required; residential or human services preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to maintain electronic records, medical files and have basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have or be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances
• The ability to drive a car or van; must have a valid PA driver's license
• Fluency in Spanish and English (read, write and speak) preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Commitment to Social Justice

Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.

Pay Range

$17.50 per hour