Youth Care Specialist

1 day ago

Fort Worth, Texas, United States ACH Child and Family Services Full time
Job Title: Youth Care Specialist

At ACH Child and Family Services, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our residential care team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive environment for our clients.

Job Summary:

The Youth Care Specialist is responsible for overseeing the physical care of the facility, supervising clients, and providing basic needs, medical, and emotional care. You will work collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths, assist them in creating solutions, and help them discover hope for their future.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete client intakes and assist with the development of Preliminary Plans of Service.
  • Conduct house meetings and attend shift change meetings and other staffing as directed by the supervisor.
  • Provide clients with opportunities to learn and practice skills to better prepare them for positive skill development, family reunification, and day-to-day interactions.
  • Provide level of supervision to clients based on the level of supervision needed, including timely bed checks.
  • Empower clients and staff to problem-solve.
  • Transport clients to appointments.
  • Complete training and certifications as required by licensing, contractual, grant, and agency standards.
  • Maintain a helping role and intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
  • Collaborate with TDFPS, caseworkers, family, and other support systems to advocate for clients and family and support client's individual needs and transition goals.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Six months of direct care and positive guidance experience of youth, young adults, or families in a residential or professional setting, preferred.
  • Effective listening and communication skills.
  • Understanding of children, youth, and families in crisis.
Working Conditions:

Exposure to children with behavior problems, including possible physical aggression. Exposure to illness and blood. Residential programs run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Extended walking and standing daily. Must always be physically able to use authorized crisis intervention techniques.

Exposure to Confidential Information:

Maintain confidentiality and follow policies related to personnel records and client records.

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