UC Youth Worker - Multiple Shift Openings - Part-Time and Full-Time

Kids In Crisis•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more. REPORTS TO: UC Program Director Full-Time and Part-Time positions open covering multiple shifts include Overnight, Weekday and Weekend

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field OR high school diploma experience working with high risk children
CPR required at hiring
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.: ability to Stand and sit for long periods
Valid drivers' license to drive agency vehicles
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Bi lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
A passion for working with children and adolescents
A true team player who enjoys collaborating with others
Creativity and flexibility, with a sense of humor and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Responsibilities

Plan, maintain and prepare weekly menus in line with Federal Standards
Transport/accompany clients to appointments and placements. Out of State travel via, agency vehicles, train or air.
Administer medication
Implement behavior management level system
Help create and maintain a positive therapeutic resident living environment (including shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and supervising resident activities)
Supervise, plan and facilitate activities including outside recreation for UC residents
Teaching activities of daily living (cooking, shopping, money management, etc.) to UC residents
Contributing to client case files
Model appropriate, positive social skills
Manage safety of shelter; implement fire and evacuation drills
Maintain call logs and other paperwork
Perform bed checks each 30 minutes at night if on night shift
Follow all KIC and ORR policies and procedures
Collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions for engaging and working with the UC residents
Successful completion of agency trainings including but not limited to TCI, Med Administration, Phone Training, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault Crisis Training ,ORR P&Ps, KIC P&Ps, UC program P&Ps
Other duties as assigned