What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis and Assessment Program (CAP) Youth Care Worker position at King's Home?
Job Summary
The CAP Youth Care Worker plays a vital role in maintaining safety, structure, and emotional support for youth placed in the Crisis and Assessment Program. This role requires the ability to actively implement behavioral management strategies, including physical escorts, restraints, seclusion, and time-out procedures when warranted and in accordance with training and policy.
Duties
- Implement behavioral management interventions including time-outs, seclusion, physical escorts, and restraints as warranted
- Maintain safety and supervision in a crisis-oriented residential environment
- Model healthy, appropriate behaviors in a family-style setting
- Teach and reinforce daily living and life skills
- Support individualized care and behavior management plans
- Provide transportation for youth as required
- Collaborate with CAP leadership to ensure consistency and safety
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow all CAP policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
- If current King’s Home employee must be in good standing
- Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) within first 30 days of hire.
- Ability to successfully complete CAP-specific training, including physical intervention techniques
- Must be able to utilize behavior management techniques of physical escorts and restraints when warranted
- Willingness to work with youth exhibiting high-risk or aggressive behaviors
- Dependable, professional, and able to respond calmly in crisis situations
- 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Clear driving record (no speeding tickets 15 mph over the limit)
- Clear criminal background
Preferred Experience
- Residential youth care
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral health, education, or social services
Important Notice
CAP positions require increased physical, emotional, and situational demands compared to traditional residential roles. Employees must be comfortable responding to behavioral crises and using approved physical interventions when necessary to ensure safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19