Youth Residential Worker

Youth Residential Worker

The Florence Crittenton Agency (FCA) continues to lead the charge for youth and family development in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our comprehensive, wrap-around services begin with residential treatment for at-risk youth struggling with childhood trauma. Resting on a 26-acre campus in the center of Knoxville, FCA offers competitive salaries, a caring staff, and exceptional benefits. The greatest reward of all is guiding the next generation into a positive and safe place.

The Youth Residential Worker is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to adolescents. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a range of support groups and skills training services to adolescents, tracking and reporting on adolescents' treatment progress, and providing peer leadership. This position will be part of ratio for youth/staff ratio compliance.

This position is responsible for the direct supervision and safety of all residents on the floor through consistent shift monitor.

Open positions are 1st shift from 8am-4:30pm and 2nd shift from 3:30pm-12am. Full and part-time positions are available.

Full-time benefits include:
Health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403b retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Residential Counselor

Essential Functions:

• Closely supervise residents at the facility and on outings. Routinely check on clients and complete documentation.
• Take appropriate action in accordance with training and/or agency guidelines in managing behaviors and promoting a safe environment.
• Make every effort to see that agency rules are enforced, and that policies and procedures are followed.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience working in a children's services program is preferred. Volunteer, practicum, and internship experience in programs/facilities that work with children and families may be counted as relevant experience.
• Must be 21 or older due to age of client population and DCS requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Possess average and above visual and auditory capabilities in the supervision of adolescents
• (BFOQ:) Be physically capable of meeting Handle with Care (restraint) requirements
• (BFOQ:) Have no health conditions that would prevent participation in restraint requirements
• Able to stand or sit for extended periods
• Able to squat, bend, stoop
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to walk and/or run a quarter mile continuously, and/or climb steps/stairs as necessary
• Ability to remain conscious and alert if/when scheduled to work late night/early morning hours