Youth Services Center

2 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Allen County - IN Full time
Your application is the primary tool we use to evaluate your qualifications for the posted position. Be sure to accurately and completely fill out the application in it's entirety. You may attach a resume, but you are not required to do so.

Be sure to save your application when you have completed the process and click on the submit button to send the application to us.

If you are applying for more than one position with the County, you will need to complete and submit a separate application for each of the positions for which you wish to apply.

You will receive an e-mail notification that your application has been received.

Due to the large number of applications the County receives on a daily basis, no other communication will be made until such time that the Department makes a decision on which applicants they wish to interview.

Thank you and good luck with your job search

THIS POSITION IS PART TIME AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.


Under the direction of the Youth Services Center Administration, a Youth Care Worker provides supervision and assists in maintaining a safe environment for the youth in our care.

A Youth Care Worker performs a variety of standardized assignments including cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain the Youth Services Center requirements.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for the supervision of the youth and maintaining a safe environment for the youth including wake-ups, showers, meals, recreation, study time, assigned work, special and seasonal activities and bedtime.
  • Documents and updates files and paper work concerning the care of the youth.
  • Evaluates resident's behavior, resolves conflicts and addresses behavioral problems.
  • Maintains communication with supervisors concerning residents' behavior, ensuring prescribed treatment plans are implemented and in compliance with all plan specifications.
  • Maintains clean unit with residents' assistance including, but not limited to, sweeping floors, cleaning furniture and appliances, washing windows, stocking and sanitizing bathrooms and changing beds.
  • Transports residents to off-campus activities and appointments.
  • Dispenses medications and performs first aid to residents as needed.
  • Models, assists and acts as a role model teaching daily living skills including hygiene.
  • Creates structured activities for residents.
  • Assists with intake of new residents, including completing required forms and securing clothes and personal possessions.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies, linens and personal hygiene products. Distributes upon request, ordering supplies as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School or GED, Associates Degree or two years of college credits preferred, and one year experience working with youth or young adults
  • Valid Driver's License to operate County owned vehicle
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Departmental records and information
  • Working knowledge of local, state and federal laws applicable to Youth Services Center operations with the ability to apply and enforce regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to enforce center rules and regulations, resolve conflicts, respond to emergencies and take authoritative actions as needed
  • Previous training as Youth/Child Care worker and crisis intervention

WORKING CONDITIONS:


The Youth Care Worker must be able to move around freely with frequent walking required with some lifting up to forty pounds, and some reaching over head, kneeling, crawling and climbing ladders with frequent pushing and/or pulling loads and bending with some exposure to temperature extremes, dangerous equipment, chemicals, noise, noxious odors/fumes and frequent need to restrain residents.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $17.94
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