Youth Care Worker - overnight shift

Job Summary

Overnight position primarily responsible for the direct care and supervision of residents, general up-keep of facility, appropriate application of therapeutic training, use of trauma informed care and quality parenting standards in providing direction for children in the residential program.

Responsibilities and Duties

Professional responsibilities include application of the following:

• Supervise scheduled residential routines.
• Assist with scheduled meal service; provide instruction in table etiquette.
• Monitor residents with assigned kitchen duty; provide instruction in food handling, table etiquette, kitchen responsibilities, and cleanliness
• Prepare scheduled nutritional snacks.
• Actively provide instruction and participate in routine chore performance; role model the importance of organization and cooperation.
• Teach residents to wash, fold, and dry personal clothing; provide instruction in use of detergents, conservation of personal supplies and care of laundry facility.
• Provide instruction in basic domestic skills to enhance resident self-sufficiency and independence.
• Actively involve residents in general facility maintenance to encourage participation in caring for their environment; staff ultimately responsible for facility appearance
• Demonstrate and provide instruction in good personal hygiene, grooming, wardrobe management, and independent living skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social, emotional, and physical behaviors to promote the development of positive environment and appropriate instruction in personal development; role model empathy, positive guidance, and sensitivity in resident care while holding them accountable.
• Actively participate in all resident activities; show enthusiasm.
• Serve as monitor for problem resolution in informal group meetings or mediator in resolving interpersonal conflicts; document appropriate information.
• Dispense scheduled prescription medication and maintain accurate records; follow standing medical orders as needed; complete medication count at shift change.
• Administer instructed medical care and first aid procedures as necessary.
• Provide transportation to scheduled medical, educational, and therapy appointments, scheduled activities, and approved individual needs.
• Actively supervise scheduled study hour and provide tutorial assistance as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings; participate in treatment plan reviews and staff training in compliance with licensing guidelines and accreditation standards.
• Review individual resident charts; stay informed of individual developments and therapeutic treatment needs. Exhibit appropriate therapeutic intervention as dictated by treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate written records and documentation of individual progression; relay pertinent resident and organizational information at shift change; record appropriate information in staff communication log and individual charts.
• Monitor and record daily resident behaviors in accordance with Behavior Management guidelines; inform Program Director of recurrent problems.
• Monitor and complete individual baseline measurements.
• Complete weekly summaries, review sheets and appropriate sections of quarterly reports for individual residents as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Conduct scheduled fire drills on rotating shifts; complete documentation. Inform Safety Specialist and Program Director of any problems or concerns.
• Orient new residents to program guidelines, responsibilities, therapeutic practices, facility schedule, policies, and expectations as assigned
• Comply with organizational philosophy, policies, and therapeutic procedures.
• Report problems to Shift Supervisor; coordinate with Supervisor before seeking administrative counsel on problem resolution. Report to Staff Advisor.
• Comply with therapeutic directives of Program Director; inform Program Director of unusual behavior or therapeutic problems immediately.
• Inform Program Director or designee of delinquent, runaway and violent behavior, medical emergencies, suicidal gestures, fire, and emergency situations immediately.
• Demonstrate use of Trauma Informed Care in daily work with youth
• Demonstrate knowledgeable use of Child and Youth Care Code of Ethics

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or related field preferred) and 2 years post high school work experience (paid or unpaid). Must have a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $13