Youth Care Worker

Allen County Government • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Youth Services Center Administration, the Youth Care Worker provides supervision and assists in maintaining a safe environment for the youth in our care.

Requirements

• High School or GED, Associates Degree or two years of college credits preferred, and one-year experience working with youth or young adults
• Valid Driver’s License to operate County owned vehicle
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Departmental records and information
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laws applicable to Youth Services Center operations with the ability to apply and enforce regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to enforce center rules and regulations, resolve conflicts, respond to emergencies and take authoritative actions as needed
• Previous training as Youth/Child Care worker and crisis intervention
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed records of all resident’s behavior
• Ability to safely restrain residents

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of the youth and maintaining a safe environment including wake-ups, showers, meals, recreation, study time, assigned work, special and seasonal activities and bedtime
• Documents and updates files and paper work concerning the care of the youth
• Evaluates residents’ behavior, resolves conflicts and addresses behavioral problems
• Create and update students school charts to maintain accurate records
• File appropriate paperwork for school
• Assist the teacher with classroom duties
• Complete a detailed safety care plan for each resident upon arrival
• Maintains communication with supervisors concerning residents’ behavior, ensuring prescribed treatment plans are implemented and in compliance with all plan specifications
• Maintains clean unit with residents’ assistance including, but not limited to, sweeping floors, cleaning furniture and appliances, washing windows, stocking and sanitizing bathrooms and changing beds
• Ensure all hazardous hygiene products are kept in a secure location and out of reach of children
• Transports residents to off-campus activities and appointments
• Deep clean and sanitize school equipment
• Ensure all students are practicing social distancing and wearing masks
• Deep clean and sanitize units three times per day
• Count, record, and dispenses medications and perform first aid to residents as needed.
• Model, assist, and act as a role model teaching daily living skills including hygiene
• Work one on one with students to help complete school assignments
• Creates structured activities for residents
• Teaching and documenting life skills to residents 16 years and older
• Supervise and document residents’ visitation phone calls
• Closely monitor students while on computers to ensure they are on appropriate sites
• Assists with intake of new residents, including completing required forms and securing clothes and personal possessions
• Maintains inventory of supplies, linens and personal hygiene products. Distributes upon request, ordering supplies as needed
• Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings
• Understand and abide by CARF standards, policies, and procedures
• Complete TCI training and become certified within 1 year of hire
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED