Youth Care Worker- (Live-in Bi- House Parents

Youth Care Worker- (Live-in) Bi-weekly House Parents

Join to apply for the Youth Care Worker- (Live-in) Bi-weekly House Parents role at Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries.

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

You are passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life. GBCH&FM is currently seeking dedicated youth workers who will serve as positive role models to support, lead, and encourage the youth we serve. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills.

We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of youth workers. Accelerate your career while doing a job that truly matters, and enjoy the rewards of helping people lead better lives.

• At least 21 years of age
• High School/GED with two years of direct service experience with children and families or Associates/Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral or social science field
• Physical ability, energy, flexibility and maturity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, including performance of Emergency Safety Interventions
• Establish positive relationships with clients and others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow structured routines
• Develop and utilize appropriate childcare skills
• Display a Christian character
• Basic computer skills (minimum Word and E-Mail)

• Maintain supervision of clients at all times
• Daily documentation per program procedures
• Visibly monitor sleeping clients and document per program procedures
• Administer medication as directed by physician and the client’s service plan
• Prepare and serve well-balanced meals according to USDA guidelines as assigned
• Lead the clients in establishing ways of living together and managing their daily productive lives per individual service plan
• Develop and lead group meetings daily and/or as needed
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations using Emergency Safety Interventions including de-escalating techniques and performing physical control positions when necessary
• Transport clients as required
• Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients
  
  Provide appropriate behavior management techniques according to agency guidelines
• Help build and maintain a positive environment for clients
• Demonstrate leadership, develop teamwork and function as contributing member of the team

• Health Benefits
• Paid Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• 403b Retirement Plan

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