Bilingual Youth Care Worker PM (Thursday-Monday/ 2pm-10pm)

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

All Youth Care Workers may be required to work different shifts in order to meet program needs. This role involves supervising residents, providing care for children, documenting daily logs and incident reports, processing and dispensing medications, assisting with intakes and discharges, transporting residents to appointments, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The position requires adherence to safety training, confidentiality, and the organization's code of conduct. A 10-day New Employee Orientation is mandated.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum of 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver license.
Valid vehicle insurance.
Must provide immunization/shot records.
Submit to a state and federal background check, Child abuse and neglect registry check, and Tuberculosis screening.
Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (Varicella, MMR, DTaP, Influenza).
Some knowledge of computer software, familiarity with or ability to utilize KaleidaCare and MS Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive).
Ability to set and teach trauma informed care practices.
Excellent communication skills.
Successful completion and implementation of SAMA.
Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately.
Demonstrate a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.
Demonstrate a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Ability to function independently and in a team setting.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Bilingual: Fluent in English/Spanish with regards to reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of human behavior and development preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise residents and engage in age-appropriate activities for children.
Document daily logs and incident reports using the internal database.
Ensure cottages are clean, fully stocked, and organized.
Supervise and log all domestic and international calls for residents.
Facilitate physical activity and leisure activities.
Assist with waking residents, supervising morning chores, and room checks.
Prepare and serve meals and assist with cleanup.
Process and dispense medications.
Complete shelter intake and discharge processes as needed.
Transport residents to and from medical appointments and outings.
Assist with the Point of Contact role.
Supervise and assist residents with schoolwork.
Conduct hourly bed checks throughout the night.
Provide care for infants when residents ask for assistance.
Complete daily medication audits.
Clean and prepare vacant rooms.
Check refrigerators/pantry for expired food items.
Prepare logs, needs requests, inventory, and resident binders.
Complete end-of-month duties, including preparing shelter paperwork and medical binders.
Update medication binders.
File needs requests and log them appropriately.
Complete all required professional development in a timely manner.
Adhere to safety training and protocols.
Protect the confidentiality of all information and material obtained.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy.
Take a solution-oriented approach and promote collaboration.
Attend and successfully complete a 10-day New Employee Orientation.
Other duties as assigned by the Shelter Supervisor.
Alter work schedules to fulfill job responsibilities or handle emergencies as required by Seton Home.
Arrange an alternate or flexible work schedule with approval.