What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker - Shelter position at Lancaster County, PA?
Position Summary
The Shelter Program at the Youth Intervention Center Strives to:
Provide a safe, temporary residential care environment for “at-risk” youth while awaiting transition to placement or home reunification.
Connect with residents in an honest and authentic manner, modeling dignity and respect for all.
Create opportunities for change, emphasizing personal growth and accountability, while working with the youth, their families, contracting agencies and the community.
Provide programming that stimulates the physical, mental, educational, and creative growth and interests of our residents.
If you are an individual who is passionate about making a difference, apply now!
JOB SUMMARY
Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction. The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills and ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations. Prior experience working with juveniles is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Observe and document behavior of detained youth.
- Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth.
- Explain and reinforce rules of operation with detained youth.
- Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs.
- Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures.
- Interact and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors.
- Meet, greet, and search detained youth during the admissions process.
- Physically manage detained youth to prevent injury, as needed.
- Transport detained youth to court and medical appointments.
- Monitor residents during off-site programming events.
- Administer first aid to detained youth, as necessary.
- Available to work weekends, holidays and flexible shifts, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
- Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES
Must have acceptable background check that includes FBI Clearances, PA State Police Criminal History and Childline Clearances. Clearances are due at the time of hire.Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must have the ability to physically restrain youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.
- Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.
- Walking 40% of the time
- Sitting 60% of the time
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.
