YOUTH CARE WORKER
About The Position
Position Summary: Provides case management assistance through intakes, transportation and provides support in day-to-day functions of the safety wellbeing of UC’s. Assess relatives and/or sponsors at place of release to ensure their identification. Average travel could range between 5-10 travel events a month. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
- 1+ years’ experience working with children and families.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in safety and service-related resources development prior to UC discharge.
- Provide transportation support to assigned case management team.
- Escort children, verify identification of approved sponsor and release custody of children to approved sponsor.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of reunification of children.
- Attending scheduled training related to positions.
- Provide day-to-day coverage within agency service facility.
- Adhere to Child Abuse and reporting requirements.
- Must be relied upon regarding task completion and meeting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, work quality, or customer service satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401 (k)
- 401 (k) company matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Day(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
