Youth Care Worker-Shelter FT 2nd shift (2 Vacancies)

Lancaster County • Lancaster, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Care Workers provide direct daily care and supervision to youth detained in the facility and are expected to exert a positive influence through daily interaction. The role supports residents’ basic needs, behavior, safety, and participation in facility and off-site activities. It reports to the Shift Supervisor.

The position is full-time on the second shift and may require work on weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed. The starting compensation is $45,697.60 annually. The County of Lancaster states that it offers comprehensive employee benefits; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age in accordance with PA Code 3800-55h.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice and child welfare systems, basic institutional housekeeping, and behaviors associated with detained youth.
• Experience working with juveniles.
• Good organizational skills; dependable, self-starting, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Cultural competence and ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency using a personal computer and common word-processing, data-entry, and email software.
• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality, including handling confidential information professionally.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations and interact positively with youth.
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment and produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.
• Clean criminal record, FBI clearance, and child abuse record.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
• Ability to physically manage youth ages 10 to 18 displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors to prevent injury, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document the behavior of detained youth.
• Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth.
• Explain and reinforce facility operating rules with detained youth.
• Prepare and deliver services related to residents’ basic human needs.
• Promote community safety by following facility security procedures.
• Interact with and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors.
• Meet, greet, and search detained youth during admissions.
• Physically manage detained youth as needed to prevent injury.
• Transport detained youth to court and medical appointments.
• Monitor residents during off-site programming events.
• Administer first aid to detained youth as necessary.
• Work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed.

Benefits

• The County offers comprehensive employee benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
• Access to training and a voluntary Hepatitis B vaccination is provided.

What This Job Offers

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