Residential Youth Care Specialist

1 day ago


Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States One Hope United Full time
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One Hope United is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Residential Youth Care Worker to join our team. As a Residential Youth Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive living environment for youth in our care, while also promoting their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide supervision and guidance to youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies
  • Maintain a therapeutic home environment, promoting positive relationships and interactions with all clients
  • Teach and model daily living, recreational, and social skills, as prescribed by each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan
  • Continually train and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification programs
  • Follow the OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedules, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
  • Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement practices, continuously improving the delivery of services to our clients
  • Maintain a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff, attending weekly team meetings and staffings as required
  • Attend meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
  • Transport clients and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments, or other case-related appointments
  • Complete all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner
  • Abide by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
  • DCF background check and approval to transport youth
  • Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training
Required Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
  • Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
  • Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role, including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities, and events, and any DCF-related expectations
  • Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
  • Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at the direction of supervisory and clinical team
Benefits
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
  • Generous vacation and PTO plans
  • Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, Agency-paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams
About One Hope United
  • One Hope United is a strong and growing agency, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida
  • Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency strong since 1895
  • Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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