Youth Care Worker 2nd Shift ORR

Upbring · Corpus Christi, TX · 4 mo ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding, and trustworthiness.

About Our Children’s Shelters

Many children begin life in the face of serious challenges. Instead of playing pretend and imagining grand adventures, unaccompanied children face perilous conditions alone as they travel to unfamiliar countries, leaving home and loved ones behind to escape war and violence. Our children’s centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability, and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness, instead of only violence and chaos.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare Work
- 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 with the UC’s individual treatment and behavior plan and ORR standards
- 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
- Clean, organize, and maintain the UC living space to provide a safe environment
- Observe UC and provide feedback for the purpose of updating the UC’s behavior plans or improving their basic living and environment
- Conduct regular and consistent 15-minute headcounts of UC under care
We Are Servants | We Help Others
- Teamwork
  - Aid in the development and maintenance of 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
- Communication
  - Follow individual plans and behavior support plans to provide appropriate services to UC and document those interactions using designated forms and/or database
  - 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
  - Provide the appropriate Therapeutic Crisis Intervention when required or directed by management or a member of the interdisciplinary or treatment team
- Other Duties
  - 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
  - Report UC safety hazards and risks to the management and/or the clinical staff in a timely manner
  - Assist in the evacuation of UC as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences
We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate
- Building Relationships
  - 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
- Physical Demands & Work Conditions
  - Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching
  - Constant exposure to children
  - Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population)
1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents
Prior full time experience in any setting preferably with youth or adolescents
Ability to work extended shifts during periods of influx, including 12-hr shifts at least once a week or more
Ability to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment
Demonstrated ability to establish trust and a positive rapport with children and work within ethical boundaries
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
Always demonstrate ability to remain calm and exhibit compassion
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

Perks at Upbring