Youth Care Worker 2nd Shift

Urban Strategies LLC•San Benito, TX

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker at the Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter is responsible for meaningfully engaging unaccompanied children and meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs. The role supports children’s day-to-day care, participation in program activities, case plans, and development of personal skills. The position is based in San Benito, Texas, and reports to the Program Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
12 months of experience working with young people.
Driver’s license.
Knowledge of MS Office 365.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Proactive approach, ability to mediate conflict, and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe home for unaccompanied children.
Provide line-of-sight and sound supervision of children, including supervision needed to meet ratio requirements.
Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
Encourage and assist children in learning competencies for independence.
Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities.
Facilitate community access and integration.
Maintain tracking documents, logs, and required reports.
Work as a team with other Youth Care Workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the children.
Follow the case plan for assigned children under the direction of caseworkers and/or supervisors.
Support appropriate cultural activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage, with 95% of the cost paid by the company and 5% by the employee, for individual or family coverage.
Vision coverage paid 100% for individual or family coverage.
401(k) matching contributions up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program.
Vacation time; amount varies by program and position.
9 sick days and 11 holidays.
Long- and short-term disability coverage at no cost to employees.
Company-provided laptop for positions that require one.
Company-issued cellphone for positions that require one.
Meaningful employee engagement programs.