St. Michael's | On Call Youth Care Worker

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities is seeking an on-call Youth Care Worker to provide personalized care and services to children in the program on an as-needed basis. The worker upholds program policies and procedures in accordance with licensure and supports each child’s right to a safe, culturally sensitive, and age-appropriate environment. The role includes assisting with daily activities, transportation, monitoring, personal care, socialization, education, recreation, orientation, behavior management, and safety plans as indicated by each client’s service plan. The worker documents client behavior and incidents and contributes to program quality through shift and departmental meetings and ongoing training. The position also serves as a floater, supporting the shift leader throughout the shift. Duties may include completing shift paperwork, relieving coworkers, transporting clients, administering medication, providing ratio coverage and constant supervision, assisting with new intakes and clothing distribution, and performing other assigned duties. The position is on call, located in Central Houston, and includes a swing shift. Travel is listed as up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to cook, handle laundry, and clean a house.
Ability to follow complex oral and written directions with attention to detail.
Ability to safely drive and transport clients in agency vehicles.
Pleasant disposition and professional demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and trust with diverse populations.
Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidential information.
Ability to prioritize work responsibilities, handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries with children in care, staff, and volunteers.
Must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and supervision in accordance with program philosophy, policies, procedures, and client rights.
Supervise clients in ratio during daily activities specified in their personalized service plans and help maintain a safe, nurturing home environment.
Follow instructions from the shift leader regarding safety plans and behavior management plans.
Transport clients in company vehicles to programming locations and maintain supervision during activities, outings, and recreation.
Report concerns or questions about client behavior promptly to a supervisor, immediately or before the shift ends.
Communicate client-related information according to program policies and procedures, including with other departments and supervisors.
Document daily client care, activities, events, and behavioral changes, including progress notes and incident reports, within required timeframes.
Assist with developing, overseeing, or providing client activities as approved by a supervisor and consistent with safety and licensure requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and ongoing training compliance with state regulations, funder requirements, and agency and program requirements.
Attend mandatory meetings and required trainings.
Assist in distributing information to staff regarding trainings and meetings.
Perform floater duties, including completing shift paperwork, relieving coworkers, assisting with client transportation, administering medication, providing ratio coverage and constant supervision, assisting with new intakes and clothing distribution, and completing other shift-leader assignments.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.