Youth Care Professional

Compass Connections•Fairfield, CA

5d•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, implementing treatment programs, teaching life skills, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The position requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations and requires an annual Influenza vaccination or approved exemption.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
One (1) year of related experience and/or training in a related human services, specifically behavioral health or residential treatment.
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.
Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
Demonstrate the ability to provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work in a related human services, Psychology, or course worked related to behavioral health.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.
Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training in a related human service, behavioral health, residential treatment.

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.
Assist with the 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.
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 with household chores and laundry, overseeing daily chores, and reporting maintenance needs.
Maintain and update records regarding children’s clothing and personal items.
Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds and using proper radio communication protocols.
Promote positive interaction between children and encourage responsibility in the daily routine.
Model culturally and socially desired behaviors and explain them to children.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested.
Implement safety protocols, including evacuations in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
Maintain professional and ethical standards of conduct, including respect for staff, children, and community members, and comply with dress code.
Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of assigned children from the start of the shift until relieved.
Follow instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform Unit Manager of information affecting child well-being.
Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with children, families, and all agency staff.
Traverse from one area of the facility to others both indoors and outdoors as needed to provide direct supervision.
Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children and enforce compliance.
Complete all required documentation prior to the completion of shift.
Meet all pre-determined deadlines.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.