Youth Care Worker

CRITTENTON CENTER • Sioux City, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the direct care and supervision of youth residing at the Transitional Therapeutic Home, which may include infants, children, and adolescents. The role promotes therapeutic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive services using the DHS and JCS Models of Care and Practices outlined in the CWES Contract. Services and activities should align with the DHS Family-Centered Model of Practice, DHS Child Welfare Model of Practice, JCS Model of Practice, and DHS Guiding Principles, with the aim of supporting each child’s safety, permanency, and well-being.

The worker provides daily care and supervision, supports residents’ routines and life skills, administers medication according to agency policy, documents resident progress, and helps ensure residents follow program rules. The role also includes transportation, communication with supervisors and others involved in residents’ care, participation in required meetings and training, and adherence to agency policies and the Social Work Code of Ethics. The position reports to the Onsite Supervisor and involves 24-hour shift schedules, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal background and abuse checks are required.
• An up-to-date physical, including a TB test, is required.
• Willingness to work 24-hour shift schedules that include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel is required to transport youth to and from school, meetings, and appointments.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of full-time experience in child welfare services is preferred.
• Preferred experience and expertise with youth.
• Passion for working with at-risk youth and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for youth residing at the Transitional Therapeutic Home.
• Promote therapeutic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive services consistent with the applicable DHS and JCS models, practices, and guiding principles.
• Support youth with recreational activities, housekeeping, daily routines, and life skills, including hygiene, relationships, money management, homework, room cleaning, laundry, and chores.
• Complete and maintain current First Aid/CPR, CPI, and Medication Manager training and certifications.
• Administer medication according to agency policy.
• Participate in required training to support the children and youth in care.
• Transport residents as necessary, including on a regular and emergency basis and to school, meetings, and appointments.
• Serve as an adult role model and treat staff, residents, and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Provide customer service to staff, residents, resident families, referring agencies, external professionals, and the public.
• Communicate with supervisors as needed to obtain feedback regarding implementation of individual care plans.
• Record and document resident progress as directed.
• Monitor residents’ compliance with Transitional Therapeutic Home rules and provide appropriate consequences as needed.
• Become familiar with each resident’s case history and background.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Become familiar with and follow Crittenton Center policies and the policies and procedures specific to the Transitional Therapeutic Home.
• Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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