POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Cottage Manager, the Youth Care Worker will play a critical role in the day-to-day development of the children’s physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. The Youth Care Worker will be responsible for working with children across the developmental span from ages 5-17.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain current and on-going compliance with regulatory requirements as assigned; including but not limited to CPCH policies, procedures, and TDFPS licensing regulations.
- Manage daily cottage functions including but not limited to:
- Food Handling/Menu Management – Ensure meals, snacks, and food purchases are executed per the current Standard Operation Procedure.
- Housekeeping – Assist residents with daily/weekly chores to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Following the daily schedule for activities and appointments
- Assist in the timely fulfillment/execution of goals set forth on each resident’s individualized Plans of Service
- Provide behavior management utilizing Trauma Informed Care, Emergency Behavior Interventions and other approved strategies.
- Collaborate with CPCH Treatment Director and Case Managers in providing therapeutic services and approaches to residents.
- Maintain a positive and supportive relationship with other Youth Care Workers and work as a team to provide consistency and structure for residents
- Supervise and positively interact with youth within prescribed boundaries.
- Interact professionally and collaboratively with the youth’s family, TDFPS Caseworker, CASA, and attorneys
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with required documentation about shift and residents
- Report all Serious Incidents to appropriate supervisor or on call staff and provide timely documentation of any incidents
- Participate in and actively support required agency-wide staff meetings and activities.
- Participate in weekly Youth Care Meetings
- Fulfill all training requirements as directed by agency including 50 hours of annual required training
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or Associates Degree or 2 years of college experience or High School Diploma with one to two years of experience working in a group home or child care environment.
- Demonstrate ability to work with children of various ages and developmental levels who exhibit maladaptive behaviors.
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Communications skills, verbal and written
- Computer skills (word processing, email management, documentation awareness)
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Professional demeanor
- Fluent in English with bilingual skills preferred
- Must have reliable transportation
- Maintain a valid Texas drivers license and clear driving record
- Must consent and complete background checks required by TDFPS including: Department of Public Safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS Central Registry and be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van.
· Must Be Able To Work Nights and Weekends
Must perform all required physical techniques for SAMA certification
$14/hour, 40 hours per week, plus benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
