Youth Care Worker

VQ•Tucson, AZ

22d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker (YCW) provides direct-care supervision for children placed in a VQ residential setting. The role fosters a safe environment that supports learning and behavioral management in accordance with VQ and applicable local, state, and federal policies and procedures. The YCW supervises and engages children throughout daily activities, builds positive rapport using a trauma-informed approach, and supports children’s daily living needs, education, recreation, appointments, and reunification. The role also maintains facility safety and cleanliness, documents children’s progress and care, supports training and compliance, and performs other duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree.
One year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding of children served.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Ability to assist in emergency situations.
Emotional intelligence and ability to maintain effective self-care and serve as a role model for the youth care worker team.
Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
Ability to collaborate with peers, colleagues, and others to achieve mission goals and objectives.
Cleared tuberculosis test results.
Must pass a drug test and provide proof of required vaccinations.
Cleared Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background checks, as well as other appropriate background checks.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive as required for program services.
Ability to provide First Aid and CPR and perform physical holds as instructed in CPI training.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds infrequently; stand or walk approximately 50% of the day and sit approximately 50% of the day; and bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line of sight at all times.
Oversee children during recreation, meals, leisure time, and play.
Build positive rapport and serve as a role model using a trauma-informed approach.
Teach, coach, and supervise children in activities of daily living, including routines, hygiene, housekeeping, meals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities on and off facility.
Interact with children through games and recreation.
Conduct arrival orientation, intake, and property inventory; complete paperwork and explain program services and rules.
Provide essential needs such as clothing, hygiene products, showers, bedroom assignments, and meals when needed.
Assist with planning and coordinating educational events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings, and school transportation.
Assist children with legal, medical, and dental appointments and reunifications.
Administer over-the-counter and prescribed medications.
Maintain clean, safe, and hazard-free common areas, restrooms, kitchen, laundry, and outdoor areas.
Report maintenance and supply needs.
Assist with evacuating children during inclement weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.
Document children’s progress, behavior, and health, including progress notes, observation records, nightwatch checklists, bed-check logs, outing logs, incident reports, and transfers.
Assist with training new hires on role responsibilities.
Participate in departmental, all-staff, mandatory, and other required training.
Follow Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisors.