Bilingual Youth Care Worker PM Seton

Overview

Position:
Bilingual Youth Care Worker PM - 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

- Seton Home

Location:

1115 Mission Road, San Antonio, TX 78210

Workdays and hours vary to meet program needs. This is a grant-funded position; salary is dependent on funding availability.

Seton Home is a special and safe place for pregnant and parenting teen mothers to heal following trauma, abuse or neglect. From the moment of arrival, dedicated professionals guide our mothers through healing and toward healthy relationships with their babies to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. While in our care, mothers receive safe shelter, compassionate counseling, quality education, parent education, and an opportunity to thrive as a family.

Mission: Seton Home works to break the cycle of abuse and poverty by providing a caring home, education, and support services necessary to transform the lives of pregnant and parenting teen mothers and their children.

Summary: All Youth Care Workers may be required to work different shifts to meet program needs. Below is a basic description of the general tasks required to be completed throughout the day. The tasks described are a general outline and other duties may be assigned to meet program needs.

• Supervise and log all domestic and international calls for residents.
• Care for children while residents attend groups and as needed.
• Supervise and monitor interactions between residents to ensure a safe environment.
• Plan, supervise, and participate in recreational and/or physical activities as scheduled.
• Document daily logs and incident reports using the internal database; ensure important information is included.
• Process medications from pharmacy using the internal database; dispense medications on weekends, holidays and as needed.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from medical appointments, outings, etc., as needed.
• Supervise evening chores and room checks.
• Cook and supervise residents with dinner preparation and cleanup during weekends, holidays and as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Senior Director or Vice President.

• Managing Change
• Communication
• De-escalation
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Teamwork

• Minimum Qualifications
  :
• Education:
  
  Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• License and Credentials:
  Reliable transportation;
  Valid driver license;
  Valid vehicle insurance;
  Must provide immunization/shot records;
  Background checks (state and federal), Child abuse and neglect registry check, and Tuberculosis screening.
• Health:
  Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (varicella, MMR, DTaP/TDap, influenza as applicable).
• Minimum Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Bilingual in English/Spanish; basic computer skills (Kaleida Care and MS Office); trauma-informed care; strong communication; cultural competency; ability to work independently and in a team; ability to set and teach trauma-informed practices; and commitment to empowering others.
• Other:
  Must pass a criminal background check.

• Travel: 10% local and 10% overnight.
• Physical Demands: see description for frequency (lifting, walking, standing, driving, etc.).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Seton Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please.