Youth Care Worker-Shelter FT (2 vacancies)

Lancaster County • Lancaster, PA

12d

About The Position

Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction.

Requirements

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping.
• Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth.
• Experience working with juveniles
• Good organizational skills.
• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Individual needs to be culturally competent
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email software
• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner.
• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.
• Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record. Clearances are due at the time of hire.
• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
• Must have the ability to physically restrain youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Walking 40% of the time
• Sitting 60% of the time

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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