Youth Care Worker

Post Internal Days

Category

Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC)

Description

CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION Youth Care Worker, Unaccompanied Alien Children Services Program

DEPARTMENT Family Support Services

REPORTS TO : Lead Shift Youth Care Worker

CGS's Unaccompanied Alien Children Services Program serves children / youth presenting a range of challenging behaviors, especially those related to symptoms of trauma. The Program's services are provided by bilingual (Spanish / English) staff who receives specialized training in the special needs of refugee children and in Evidence-Based Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The program provides a safe, therapeutic environment in a family-like setting that addresses the requirements of each child / youth in a manner that is sensitive to his or her age; preserves cultural, ethnic and religious heritage; and meets dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other critical individual needs. The program operates under the overall supervision of the Program Director.

BASIC FUNCTION

The youth care worker works as scheduled in the shelter, providing supervision, support and direction to children fostering their positive growth and development; maintains a hazard free , clean and orderly household; prepares meals to conform to menus; completes all required logs, forms and reports; participates in meetings as scheduled; accompanies groups or individual children for outside activities or appointments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

Provides a warm, homelike atmosphere by establishing an individual relationship with each child focusing on that child's positive growth and development.

Under the supervision of the Lead Shift Youth Care Worker, ensures an orderly schedule for the children by supervising their daily activities : wake-up, school or other program attendance, mealtime, study time, assigned age appropriate chores and bedtime, monitors individual appointments for each child to ensure punctual attendance.

Monitors each child's physical well being, ensuring suitable clothing, adequate food and all required medical treatments, including the dispensing of medication.

Communicates and reinforces structure and limits with each child; applies positive discipline in a fair and objective manner and appropriate to level of development.

Accompanies and transports children to outside activities (including supervised recreation) and appointments as required.

Maintains a hazard free, clean and orderly household by promptly reporting maintenance problems to the supervisory staff and by completion of assigned household chores in a timely and efficient manner.

Prepares meals and snacks under the assignment and direction of the Lead Youth care worker according to posted menus.

Hold petty cash and other valuables of the home as assigned and dispenses according to agency procedures.

Completes all required reports and logs for the Home.

Participates in meetings as required and ensures that treatment plans and programs are carried out on a daily basis.

Attends training and workshops as required by agency to enhance professional growth and child care competency levels.

SCHEDULE

To be assigned by the Assistant Program Director. Position requires flexibility and availability for emergency and appropriate coverage of shelter.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have knowledge and ability to help children with school work.

Must have the ability to support, nurture and provide positive discipline to children in a structured environment, as evidenced by professional child care experience and continued training. Must have proven skills in cooking and household maintenance.

Must project emotional stability, patience and social experience in order to permit the formation of a professional relationship and adult role model with children and their families, including those with different religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and languages.

Must have warm and nurturing qualities, linked to an ability to actively listen to children, establish rapport and ability to motivate.

Must posses and demonstrate values which reflect the agency's Mission Statements.

Respects all Agency policies and procedures and shares in the Agency's goals in creating a community of care for children and families.

QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or GED

2 yrs. professional child care experience preferred

Valid New York Drivers License required

Proficiency in the Spanish language required

Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Salary

Benefits

Work Location

Division

Unaccompanied Alien Children Shelter

About the Organization

It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.

We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.

We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.

We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.

EOE Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.

This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.

CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

This position is currently accepting applications.