Relief Scholarship Home Youth Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Tuscaloosa, United States United Methodist Children's Home Part time
Relief Scholarship Home Youth Care Worker
Tuscaloosa, AL
FLSA - Non-Exempt
Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary:The Relief Youth Care Worker for Transitional Living (TLP) and Higher Education (HEP) work closely with the Program Manager to provide a supportive living environment conducive to the academic and personal growth of the transitional living residents and college students. Staff are responsible for ensuring each resident’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and educational needs are met. The Youth Care Worker provides TLP residents with supervision and training in basic living skills to help each resident achieve goals as outlined in their Case or Treatment Plan. Staff in this position plan, organize and supervise the daily activities of each resident.

Relief Youth Care Workers work a variable schedule, including overnight stays in the Higher Education Home. 

Responsibilities:
  • Works collaboratively with the Program Manager to ensure a living environment that endorses respect and concern for others and is conducive to studying and academic achievement.
  • Works with the Program Manager to facilitate group home meetings and inspections, coordinate transportation needs, and facilitate a comfortable study and general living environment.
  • Provides nutritionally balanced dinner meals throughout the week, and nutritionally balanced lunch meals are prepared on weekends.  Ensures that healthy food items are available.
  • Follows relevant safety practices and procedures (universal precautions) and fire/tornado drills.
  • Communicates regularly with students in a culturally sensitive manner to become acquainted with them, their backgrounds, special interests, needs, and academic goals.
  • Provides appropriate and consistent supervision of residents.
  • As needed mediates student disputes and disagreements with guidance from the Program Manager as required.
  • Provides praise and positive feedback, when appropriate, to help build the self-confidence and esteem of students.
  • Knowledgeable of residents’ social history and uses that information to incorporate trauma-informed care into daily interactions.
  • Provides transportation as needed.
  • Administers medication to residents as directed.
  • Handles stressful and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
  • Maintains training requirements related to the job, including non-medical human subjects training to assist with Scholar Surveys.
  • Abides by UMCH Behavior Management Policy and utilizes a Love and Logic approach to manage behavior.
  • Provides Basic Living Skills following Alabama Medicaid Chapter 105.
  • Adheres to all UMCH policies and procedures and State Minimum Standards.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA regulations.
  • Works a flexible schedule and additional hours as needed.
  • Functions following the appropriate Job Guide and other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
  • Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent certificate (GED)
  • Six (6) months of paid experience working in a residential program or environment with youth and or families is required.
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Previous paid experience cooking/preparing meals desired.
  • Proficiency in computer use and understanding of basic word processing and spreadsheet software required.
  • Using the English language, one must have verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with staff, stakeholders, and the general public.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have proof of automobile liability insurance and driving record allowing coverage on the Agency’s insurance policy.
  • Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.

Physical Requirements:
  • Vision: Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view computer screen, etc.
  • Cognitive: Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem-solve.
  • Hearing:  Must hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families, and the general public.
  • Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as a work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation. Normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.
  • Climbing/Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families, perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
  • Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  Must be able to lift and carry up case files, laptop computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
  • Manual Dexterity:  Must be able to write, type, use the telephone system, file, drive, etc.


About United Methodist Children's Home:

As followers of Christ, our passion for serving is motivated by compassion and a calling to provide homes, healing, and hope. We strive to be there for individuals who need someone to care for them when those closest to them can’t adequately provide that care. Those we serve experience hardships no one should have to face, including neglect, abuse, and abandonment. We nurture these vulnerable individuals by embracing them, meeting them where they are, and loving them unconditionally. We’re not only providing them with homes, we’re giving them a system of support and care to help them flourish. While faith is the core of our mission, we are driven by a desire to nurture, support, and prepare individuals for productive, thriving futures. We believe we can break what often becomes a cycle of neglect and circumstance for many vulnerable children and families. Our caring and compassionate team works to change the trajectory of the lives of those we serve in our homes and our programs are centered around family preservation, foster care, and school readiness.

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