Youth Care Worker

About the position

The Youth Care Worker position involves teaching skills and monitoring youth behavior in accordance with an individualized service plan. The role requires adherence to safety policies and procedures, as well as participation in training related to safety and abuse risk management. The position is available for both full-time and part-time schedules, specifically evening shifts from 1pm to 11pm, and candidates must be available on weekends. A hiring bonus of $1000 is offered, with a pay rate of $18 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective services
• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients
• Assists in the supervision and training of youth
• Assesses and monitors youth skills and progress to determine skill development needs and priorities
• Uses the Boys Town Model to teach and monitor behaviors and skills in accordance with individualized service plans
• Monitors activities and maintains a safe living and learning environment for youth
• Monitors, supports, and encourages academic performance and educational success
• Models appropriate relationships with youth and staff
• Attends consultation meetings, staff meetings, and shift transition meetings
• Assists in processing documents for youth intake and departure, updates files, and assists in the preparation of youth summaries and reports
• Observes and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families
• Attends to youth medical and physical conditions as needed
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth to and from school, appointments, and outings
• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth
• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children/youth in direct care environment
• Minimum 21 years of age required
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required

Benefits

• Hiring bonus of $1000
• Pay rate of $18/hour
• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs for employees and their dependents
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider