Youth Care Worker / Driver

ABBOTT HOUSE • New York, NY

3d • $58,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker works closely with the Supervisor for Youth Care Worker & Case Aides to help provide a safe environment for minors. The role includes covering for the Driver and helping maintain supervision ratios so children remain safe. The position involves supervising and transporting children, supporting case managers and foster parents, maintaining weekly logs, participating in supervision and departmental meetings, and completing required training. The role also requires driving agency vehicles and serving as a mandated reporter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in child welfare or child protective services.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community resources and foster parents.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; driving agency vehicles is required.
• Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
• Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain required supervision ratios at all times.
• Escort children to appointments.
• Assist the case manager and foster parents with school enrollment.
• Place children in foster homes at intake.
• Supervise children during recreational events and clinical groups.
• Transport foster parents and children to appointments and events.
• Participate in weekly supervision and departmental meetings.
• Collect recreation, medication, and clothing logs weekly and deliver them to the case manager.
• Establish effective collegial relationships with the Lead Case Manager, Senior Case Manager, Lead Clinician, and supervisors.
• Contribute meaningfully to agency and department programming.
• Carry out job responsibilities professionally.
• Complete all required ORR and Abbott House training in a timely manner.
• Serve as a mandated reporter.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED