Youth Care Worker-PULSE FT

County of Lancaster•Lancaster, PA

12d

About The Position

Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the P.U.L.S.E. participants in the facility. The P.U.L.S.E. (Providing Uplifting Learning Skills to Excel) Program consists of an evening treatment center housed at the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over the 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 therapeutic interventions
Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping
Knowledge of behaviors associated with youth involved in the juvenile justice system
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 facilitate group discussions
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 start of employment.
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
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.
Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided

Responsibilities

Follow an evidence-based curriculum and facilitate group lessons
Model positive behavior and educate participants on pro-social choices
Create a therapeutic environment where the participants feel comfortable to share their thoughts and feelings
Problem solves issues in a therapeutic manner
Observe and document behavior of participants
Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of participants
Explain and reinforce rules of operation with participants
Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs
Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures
Interact and guide participants regarding individual and group behaviors
Meet, greet, and search participants during the admissions process
Physically manage participants to prevent injury, as needed
Transport participants to and from the program, as well as community service and other outings
Monitor participants during off-site programming events
Administer first aid to participants, as necessary
Attend trainings to further knowledge and skills
Available to work flexible shifts, as needed