RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER (PM) - TOUCHSTONE (YCS)

SJRC Texas Inc • New Braunfels, TX

92d

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist is to monitor, guide, coach, instruct, mentor, communicate politely with all youth in their daily setting. Youth will be respectfully treated as Very Important People (VIP’s), with quality customer service-oriented attitudes, behaviors and words. All for the purpose of building sustainable self-regulation skills in the youth.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• College degree or credit is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable car.
• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass reference verification procedure.
• Ability to attend all required trainings.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing all assigned tasks.
• Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for abused/neglect youth through a therapeutic and trauma informed framework.
• Collaborate with the entire team and schedule regular meetings to coordinate all the needs of the children.
• Communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and others necessary to care for the needs of children.
• Provide emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy.
• Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach critical thinking skills and assist with behavioral problems.
• Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are educational and entertaining.
• Model positive parenting, family, and individual relationship skills.
• Maintain contact and records with internal and external agencies regarding youth’s behaviors and progress.
• Prepare written records for program budgeting, tracking youth progress, and reporting incidents.
• Teach and model positive values and ethical behaviors.
• Assist with supervising activities assigned to direct care staff.
• Assist youth with laundering personal laundry.
• Manage the daily operating schedule of the residence and assist with youth transportation needs.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, campus guidelines, and DFPS standards.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Administrator and DFPS.
• Attend scheduled trainings and staff meetings.
• Document USDA food program data.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and contract requirements.
• Ensure safety and supervision of youth.
• Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Report campus maintenance to the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees