Lead Youth Care Specialist

Overview

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This is a full-time (non-exempt) hourly position; working from Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am; flexible, as needed.
Night shift staff are eligible for an additional $1.50/hourly differential.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum age for this position is 21 years old
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with youth
• Bilingual both written and orally in English and Spanish is required

• Serves as primary Point of Contact while on duty and will adhere to following program policies and procedures in managing emergencies as they arise.
• Ensures that the staff to resident ratio is adequate and consistent with the agency policy.
• Ensure line of sight and sound supervision of DCF and ORR standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility, housekeeping and adequate supervision of residents at all times. If no youth are present in the program and/or youth are unable to perform their chores due to illness, quarantine or refusal, staff will complete cleaning tasks including but not limited to: sweep/mop/vacuum floors, dusting, laundry, wipe down surface areas, window cleaning, cleaning of bathrooms, youth bedrooms, collecting and taking our trash, and cleaning company vehicles.
• Plan and provide for the safe transportation of youth to various activities that may include, but not limited to outings, court/legal appointments, meals out, medical appointments, etc.
• Demonstrates safety in wearing appropriate PPE when working with youth who are under a quarantine setting, this includes youth waiting for test-results or those deemed positive of an infectious disease, including but not limited to Covid-19.
• Provide for the nutritional needs of the youth including the preparation of culturally sensitive meals according to approved dietary menu, along with serving and cleaning up from meals.
• Provide for the health and clothing needs of each youth in the cottage. This includes distribution of medications and proper documentation of medication. Clothing and hygiene needs are to be communicated through the Unit Supervisor.
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma informed practices through the promotion of safety, consistent care, supervision and support to residents of the Caminos Program.
• Ensures consistent implementation of each resident’s individual service plan through participation in the development of unit activities, life skill exercises and recreation activities as well as through identifying opportunities for acculturation and spiritual life awareness.
• Provides direct supervision of youth and completes required documentation including daily notes and incident reports.
• Actively ensures safety of the environment by…