Youth Care Worker Part-time

Apis Services Inc•Cañon City, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and TWO-years human service experience OR 60 college credit hours.
Bachelor or Associate degree
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.
Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan.
Documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.
Reports significant client changes in behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and emotional issues.
Collaborates with the educational team and client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan.
Implements the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc.
Facilitates and documents various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula.
Conducts scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security.
Conducts outside building security checks when working on overnight shift.
Completes security calls to Night Supervisor when working on overnight shift.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills