Youth Care Professional

Compass Connections•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves providing direct supervision and care for children and adolescents in a social service setting. The Youth Care Professional is responsible for implementing treatment programs, teaching life skills, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and documenting all activities and incidents.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting and/or training in a related human services field.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level coursework in a related human services, Psychology, or course work related to behavioral health.
2 plus years’ related experience and/or training in a related human services field.

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
Document all serious incidents, daily progress, and activities completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Implement crisis intervention and treatment programs with individuals.
Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
Provide input into the development of treatment plans.
Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
Plan, organize, and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
Teach constructive behavior and social skills, realistic problem-solving behaviors, responsible time and money management, conversational English, personal hygiene, and life skills.
Assist children with homework assignments.
Maintain an orderly and clean children’s living area, including assisting in household and children’s laundry, overseeing daily chores, identifying routine maintenance work/repair, and reporting it to the Unit Manager.
Maintain and update records regarding children’s clothing and personal items.
Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required, and by using proper application of radio communication protocols.
Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to take responsibility in the daily routine of the facility.
Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested.
Implement safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
Maintain professional and ethical standards of conduct, demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the required dress code.
Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of the children assigned.
Follow the instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform the Unit Manager of information affecting the basic health and well-being of children.
Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with children, families, and all agency staff.
Frequently traverse from one area of the facility to others both indoors and outdoors as needed to provide direct supervision of children.
Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children and enforce compliance.
Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift.
Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.