Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift

Bellewood & Brooklawn•Louisville, KY

13d

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker I provides direct care services to residents, assists professional staff in implementing individual treatment plans, and helps ensure the effective operation of the residential program. The role teaches and monitors behaviors and skills using the Psycho-Educational Model (PEM), supports youths’ daily living and meal preparation skills, and maintains a safe living and learning environment. The position also supports documentation, intake and departure processes, meetings, crisis management, and transportation of youth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 months of related experience and/or training.
SCM certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study is desired.
Additional pay is based on residential experience and/or a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Teach and monitor behaviors and skills according to individualized treatment plans using the Psycho-Educational Model (PEM).
Model appropriate relationships with youth and staff.
Teach meal preparation and living skills.
Attend consultation meetings.
Monitor and maintain a safe living and learning environment for youth, including bed checks and recreational and educational activities.
Attend to youths’ medical and physical conditions.
Assist in preparing youth summaries and reports, including clinical summaries, behavioral report cards, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
Assist with processing documents for youth intake and departure.
Participate in Safe Crisis Management as needed.
Update youth files.
Participate in shift transition meetings.
Attend weekly staff meetings and daily feedback sessions.
Transport youth between the cottage or campus and school, appointments, and outings.