Youth Care Worker - 3rd Shift

About the position

The Youth Care Worker is a non-exempt position responsible for the well-being and safety of children at the Unaccompanied Children Program. This role involves being aware of children's whereabouts, maintaining wellness and accountability reports, and conducting routine checks at specified intervals. The Youth Care Worker serves as a supportive and positive role model, assisting children with meals, daily living activities, and case management. The position also requires responding to emergencies, safeguarding the rights of the children, and ensuring compliance with ORR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of children's whereabouts, maintain wellness and accountability reports; conduct routine checks at the following intervals: 30-minute, 15-minute, or 1:1 checks
• Be a supportive and positive role model for the development of social and other skills for all children
• Observe and assist children at meals and snack times, especially those with diet restrictions
• Keep the Shift Lead informed of changes in the appearance or behavior of the children, needed supplies, and any areas of concern
• Assist as necessary with daily living activities, doctor appointments, outings, and case management
• Transport clients to and from outings, activities, between building's floors, and to appointments
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Ensure and safeguard the human and legal rights of those in the program
• Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with ORR regulations
• Record behavior and interactions of the children with staff and peers; monitor and supervise children 1:1 or conduct frequent checks
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years direct care experience working with children
• Experience in a residential or mental health treatment setting is preferred
• Bilingual skills required in clients spoken languages, Haitian Creole, French, Spanish
• Must provide proof of Immunization for Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose)
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage

Benefits

• $18.44 per hour PLUS $.50 per hour for working during 2nd shift hours and $1.00 per hour for working overnight and weekend hours
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place