Youth Care Specialist/Worker

4 weeks ago

Lake Worth, Florida, United States USCRI Full time
Job Summary

The Youth Care Specialist/Worker is a critical role at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), responsible for providing counseling, initial case management, and day-to-day supervision and monitoring of children in our care. This position requires a genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity, as well as the ability to form a therapeutic relationship with children and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide program orientation to youth upon arrival and complete intake.
  2. Provide basic needs to youth, including preparing and supervising meals, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment.
  3. Monitor clothing, shelter supplies, allowances, and trips.
  4. Provide direct care services to youth to ensure ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements.
  5. Plan and implement educational events, acculturation activities, and recreational programs outside the facility.
  6. Provide therapeutic care of special needs youth in care and crisis intervention consistent with training guidelines.
  7. Utilize behavior management tools and document youth behavior and share information with appropriate staff.
  8. Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
  9. Ensure all forms and progress notes are properly completed to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
  10. Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction in coordination with the Program Director or designee.
  11. Serve as a model of appropriate behavior and promote culturally sensitive care and treatment of children, families, and co-workers.
  12. Maintain the shelter in accordance with ORR, OCFS, OSHA, and agency health and safety standards.
  13. Transport residents to various appointments and activities.
  14. Adhere to all Agency and departmental Safety Procedures and report unsafe practices, equipment, and environment.
  15. Attend case conferences and other team meetings.
Requirements
  1. A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
  2. A genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity.
  3. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques.
  4. Written and verbal fluency in English; fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required.
  5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
  6. Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
  7. Flexibility and willingness to work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends.
  8. Valid state-issued driver's license and auto insurance required.
  9. Must pass a criminal background, child abuse and neglect registry clearance, and other screening requirements.
  10. Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification.
  11. Support a trauma-informed approach and therapeutic learning environment when interacting with youth.
  12. Support all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
  13. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and composed under stressful situations.
  14. Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, service providers, and others.
  15. Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make good and independent judgments or decisions.
  16. Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

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