Youth Services Center - Youth Care Worker

Allen County Government•Fort Wayne, IN

22h•$24

About The Position

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Worker supervises youth and helps maintain a safe, structured, and caring environment at the Youth Services Center. The role involves supporting residents through daily routines and activities, monitoring behavior, addressing conflicts, maintaining records, assisting with schoolwork, and teaching daily living and social skills. The position also includes housekeeping and sanitation, transportation, medication-related duties, first aid, and support with resident intake, discharge, and visitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with youth or young adults.
Valid driver’s license required to transport residents and/or operate county-owned vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within six months of employment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of 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 skills.
Ability to enforce center rules and regulations, resolve conflicts, respond to emergencies, effectively restrain residents, and take authoritative action as needed.
Ability to prepare accurate and detailed records of residents’ behavior.
Ability to remain calm during a crisis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth and maintain a safe, structured, and caring environment throughout daily routines and activities, including wake-up, showers, meals, recreation, school, assigned work, special and seasonal activities, and bedtime.
Document and update files concerning residents’ care.
Evaluate and monitor residents’ behavior, resolve conflicts, and address behavioral problems.
Create and update student school charts, maintain accurate records, complete school paperwork, and assist the Teacher with classroom duties.
Complete a detailed safety care plan for each resident upon arrival.
Communicate with coworkers and administration about residents’ behavior and needs.
Maintain clean units with residents’ assistance, including sweeping, cleaning furniture and appliances, washing windows, stocking, sanitizing bathrooms, and changing bedding; keep hazardous hygiene products secured and out of residents’ reach.
Ensure residents practice social distancing and wear masks; deep clean and sanitize school equipment and units three times per day.
Transport residents to off-campus activities and appointments.
Count, record, and dispense medications and provide first aid as needed.
Model and teach daily living skills, including hygiene and social skills.
Work one-on-one with residents to help complete assignments, create and conduct structured activities, and teach and document life skills for residents age 16 and older.
Supervise and document resident visitation phone calls and monitor residents’ computer use to ensure they access appropriate sites.
Assist with resident intake and discharge, including completing required forms and securing clothing and personal possessions.
Maintain inventory of supplies, linens, and personal hygiene products; distribute items upon request and order supplies as needed.
Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings.
Understand and abide by CARF standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.