Youth Care Professional
About The Position
The Youth Care Professional is responsible for the safety and daily needs of children in the unit and follows established policies and procedures. The role primarily supports medically fragile children and provides one-on-one care and supervision for medically or psychiatrically fragile minors and young children. Duties include administering and documenting medication, accompanying children to medical appointments, supervising children in the hospital, supporting Youth Specialists when coverage is needed, and encouraging participation in group and recreational activities. The position also involves monitoring residents’ progress, behavior, hygiene, and health; reporting incidents and significant behavioral changes; maintaining a safe and healthy environment; completing logs and incident reports; attending assigned meetings and trainings; and working cooperatively with the team. The work frequently takes place in an office environment with moderate noise, which may occasionally increase due to participants yelling or screaming. The position requires regular standing and walking, as well as use of hands and arms, communication, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may frequently lift or push/pull up to 25 pounds, occasionally handle heavier loads, and rarely lift or push/pull more than 50 or 45 pounds, respectively. The role requires computer use and operation of office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and scanners.
Requirements
- High school diploma accepted; a degree is preferred.
- One year of childcare experience required.
- Ability to work with children who are medically fragile, psychiatrically fragile, or differently abled.
- Experience as a home attendant is described as crucial.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
- Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, and lifting or pushing/pulling loads.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Bilingual ability; Spanish is preferred, and other languages are welcome.
- Familiarity with the ORR population.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one daily care and supervision for medically or psychiatrically fragile minors and young children.
- Administer medication and document it in the medication log.
- Escort children to medical appointments and supervise children admitted to the hospital.
- Provide coverage for Youth Specialists when required.
- Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities and supervise recreational activities.
- Document resident progress and promptly report extreme changes in behavior.
- Report incidents that may affect a resident’s safety.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment and monitor unit cleanliness and appearance.
- Respond appropriately to children’s individual and special needs and use group management and crisis intervention skills.
- Follow and represent agency, department, and unit policies and procedures.
- Respond appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
- Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
- Attend and participate in assigned meetings.
- Provide effective supervision of children and maintain appropriate ratios.
- Monitor residents’ hygiene and health problems.
- Work cooperatively as a team member.
- Complete mandated ORR and Abbott House training on time.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
