Residential Youth Care Worker
Position Summary
The Residential Youth Care Worker provides direct service work with at-risk populations in a residential setting, focusing on ensuring health and safety, obtaining permanency, and enhancing overall well-being in a mentoring environment. Employees in this role must work 16-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus one 8-hour shift during the week.
Requirements
Working knowledge of child/adolescent development.
Experience working directly with youth preferred.
High school diploma/GED required.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficiency with MS Office, computer/laptop, tablet and cell phone required.
What perks does Familylinks offer?
$2000 sign on bonus
Opportunity for low to no cost medical insurance
Free Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays, Clearances, and Training
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
Assignments
Develop and maintain mentoring environment appropriate to at-risk population, emphasizing the health and safety of residents, staff, and community, while complying with facility and property maintenance standards as defined by the agency and by external regulatory and contractual parties.
Provide required levels of supervision and security for residents at all times.
Promote healthy, professional, and mentoring relationships with residents in all daily living activities that facilitate competency development, improve safety, enhance permanency attainment, and increase overall well-being.
Participate in the development of all service components, including referral and intake, assessment, service planning and delivery, and discharge, as indicated and/or as directed.
Provide timely, accurate and professional written and verbal documentation of all program operations and service components.
Anticipate and/or intervene directly in crises, using approved behavior management and crisis intervention techniques, including but not limited to: de-escalation techniques, active listening; conflict resolution; proximity control, body language, individual and/or group strategies; and, restrictive procedures (Safe Crisis Management). A passive physical restraint is the last crisis intervention utilized when a child attempts to harm self or others and all other standard redirections (verbal) have not been successful ie. Suicide attempt.
Serve as a liaison between residents and outside agencies, such as schools, social services, and law enforcement.
Supervise and document the administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
Provide transportation for residents to ensure their safety on appointments, in accordance with agency policies and legal mandates.
Maintain confidential information and follow HIPAA guidelines.
General Assignments
Record time and attendance via HRIS and Timekeeping system
Attend meetings/training as requested/required
Model the organization’s mission and values