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4 days ago
At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Staff/On-Call Youth Care Worker to join our team. As a key member of our residential program, you will play a vital role in providing supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for the youth in our care.
Job SummaryWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people. As a Support Staff/On-Call Youth Care Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment, providing emotional support and guidance, and helping youth develop essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain DCFS, HR, and Training compliance at all times.
- Check in and communicate with core staff during each shift.
- Provide supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for the youth in the milieu.
- Be knowledgeable of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plans.
- Ensure the Youth's educational, employment, and treatment plans are followed.
- Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within the program, including incident reports, contact with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
- Contact on-call Supervisor as needed.
- Contact Youth's families as needed.
- Engage with youth in daily routines and activities.
- Support creative interventions for the youth.
- Participate in monthly supervision meetings.
- Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.
- Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
- Support and employ the program's medication management system.
- Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities, and practices of the Agency.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- At least two years of experience working with youth.
- A valid Illinois driver's license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
- Ability to work a minimum of at least 16 hours per month.
- Willing and available to pick up shifts as needed.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
- Ability to accept, adopt, and implement feedback from supervisor and team.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance. Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions.
- Ability and willingness to create, initiate, and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities with the youth.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls prioritizes professional development and training to support our co-workers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to Diversity and Inclusion.
Pay differential for weekend hours.
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