Youth Care Worker - Female SIL

Auberle Group•McKeesport, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ward Home’s Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program is a community-based, residential program that serves transition age youth, ages 16 to 20 years old. Ward Home young adults live in apartment-style housing with 24-hour supervision and guidance, where they are taught vital life skills. The SIL Programs are designed to teach young adults’ responsibility and to obtain independence through the philosophy of self-discipline. The SIL sites are more than just temporary housing; they are safe, nurturing home environments where the young adults are encouraged to reach their individual goals and grow into successful, independent members of the community. Our teen girls’ site is located in McKeesport and our teen boys’ site is located in Swissvale. Emphasis is placed on developing social and life skills, obtaining and maintaining employment and/or volunteer work, completing an education plan, staying safe, and developing healthy relationships. Young adults are engaged through enhanced creative and academic enrichment programming so that they become skilled enough to sustain independence.

Requirements

Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
HS diploma/GED accepted with related experience.
Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Flexibility to work at either location as program needs change.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Guide and mentor youth in program to becoming adults, while maintaining professional boundaries and protecting client confidentiality.
Assist teens in meeting the goals set forth in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs), Conferencing and Teaming meetings, Permanency Plans, and Treatment Plans.
Delivery of Life Skill Lessons to youth of the program
Communicate effectively through Incident reporting, emails, logbooks, verbal reports and scheduling appointments and meetings
Administer and document medication to youth
Provide transportation of clients as needed for meetings, court, outings, activities, shopping, and appointments.
Facilitate and Monitor group activities on and off site.
Maintain safety within the program by completing room checks and safety checks throughout the building and document maintenance issues.
Professionally represent the agency in court, team meetings, and other official settings.
Ensure state and county regulations are met
Attend internal and external meetings and training courses as required and as needed.
Shift work