Youth Care Worker Job at Endeavors
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Federal Contract Requirements: Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident
JOB PURPOSE: The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for providing direct care supervision for all children residing in an Endeavors shelter. The Youth Care Worker will maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule. The YCW will ensure that the Daily Schedule is followed and children are supervised at all times.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSBILITIES:
- Assist in conducting Intake services to include but not limited to: completing necessary paperwork, providing child with an orientation packet.
- Provide children basic needs upon arrival to the program (to include but not limited to: a meal, clothing, shower, and hygiene).
- Must provide line of sight supervision to the children in care and ensure that ratios are continuously met. Ratio is 1 YCW to 8 children.
- Develop positive rapport with children in care while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
- Provide vocational courses and curriculum in a subject area prepared by the Vocational Coordinator and approved by the Program Director.
- Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction and other large muscle activities coordinator by the Recreation Coordinator.
- Must assist in the evacuation of children as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disaster or any other evacuation needed to keep children safe.
- Maintain count of all children under your supervision.
- May be asked to travel to assist in the reunification of children in care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Proficiency in Spanish/English (written and spoken language skills), required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools.
- Successfully pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
- Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned task.
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state, federal, and local child protection agency registries.
- Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
- Complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, as specified in Human Resources Code §42.059.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working within a child welfare setting.
LICENSES: Clear driving record.
WORK LOCATION: Eagle Lake Children’s Center in-person.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel in case of an emergency evacuation and as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs.
EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish and English (Required)
Work Location: In person
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