Youth Care Worker; Live in

Description

Job Title: Youth Care Worker - Bi-Weekly Live-In

Reports To: Program Coordinator/HSP Non-Exempt: X

Summary of the Job: Youth Care Worker is responsible for daily guidance/supervision of client at all times. The YCW assists clients to achieve the goals of his/her individual service plan. The YCW should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.

• 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 the use of 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.

• Teach clients hygiene, good health, safety habits, money management and other life skills per individual service plans.
• Plan daily devotion time and attend church or other religious education opportunities with clients.
• Participate in staff meetings, intakes, conferences, treatment team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Perform searches of residents/rooms as needed within agency guidelines.
• Maintain cottage/program facility to meet all licensing/accreditation requirements and contract guidelines including minor maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of grounds and buildings.
• Teach clients procedures for upkeep of assigned facility and grounds.
• Provide on-call services as assigned.
• Represent agency favorably at all time.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age
• Must have 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.
• Have the physical ability, energy, flexibility and maturity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job to include performance of Emergency Safety Interventions including physical control positions.
• Establish positive relationships with clients and others.
• Possess 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).

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma responsive manner.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
• Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
• Complete required staff development hours within the program including 24 hours in child care related training, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
• Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required