What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Intervention Worker-Relief PRN (Fill in AS NEEDED) position at Baldwin Youth Services, Inc.?
Baldwin Youth Services operates three group homes that serve youth in our community. We are seeking serious and qualified applicants for the position of Child Intervention Worker-Relief Worker, which is a flexible, AS NEEDED (PRN) part-time position. We are looking to add a member to our team who can work at their availability to cover a variety of shifts during the week and weekends. Hours are not set and will vary from week to week. Applicant must have availability to work at a minimum (1-8 hour shift, with day shift and overnight shift availability) every other weekend. In addition to the required alternating weekend shifts, additional (optional) hours are available during the week for those with more open flexibility and wanting more hours.
Qualifications: Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED and must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Worker may have to transport youth in our van, so applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant must have good communication skills and be able to work well with other staff, juvenile probation officers, family members, and DHR workers in order to assure that the best interests of the children are served and must be able to work well with challenging youth. Applicant must be able to establish solid boundaries while maintaining structure and engaging in a positive, but firm manner with our youth. Applicant must be able to balance working independently with working as a member of a team and must have basic computer skills and be able to manage minimal paperwork.
Job description: The Relief Worker is a part-time, AS-NEEDED position and applicant must be able to work at a minimum 8 hours (day or night) every other weekend. The worker will be called in to cover all or part of a shift based on the needs of the organization and availability of worker. Hours will vary from week to week. Worker will provide care for up to eight children between the ages of 8-17 who have been placed by Juvenile Court, DHR, Juvenile Probation, and/or legal custodian at our Intervention Center or our Boys' and Girls' Homes. Will be required to work at least 1 PRN shift every 2 weeks in order to maintain employment. Reliability is essential to team success and will be required to maintain employment with Baldwin Youth Services, Inc. All employees must have and maintain consistent attendance and reliable transportation.
Daytime (Morning, Afternoon, Evening or Weekend) Relief Worker will: keep children in productive tasks at all times; supervise children at all times; cook meals; clean and organize the facility; drive agency van to transport children as needed; assist with school work as needed; administer medications; complete intakes and discharges of children; supervise summer activities.
Up-Night (Weekday or Weekend) Relief Worker MUST REMAIN AWAKE all night. Worker will: monitor children throughout the night; clean the facility nightly; do laundry; administer medications; cook breakfast; periodically complete intakes and discharges of children.
BYS offers competitive pay, monthly paid training, annual raises, and quarterly cash bonuses for all employees. If you think you have what it takes to become an effective member of our BYS family then please submit your resume for consideration.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17