Youth Care Worker

Job Details

Job Location

Main Building - Kansas City, MO

Description

Job Overview :

The Youth Care Worker will help youth, ages 12-17, who are experiencing homelessness, feel safe and secure while within the Youth Shelter. They will directly supervise and monitor the daily activities of youth and interact with them while providing a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Directly supervise and monitor daily activities of youth; interact with youth while providing a safe, structured environment.
• Document all significant events / encounters, including observed behavior, all telephone contacts, all visits by family, friends, and other agency representatives, medication(s) administered, performance of assigned chores, rule infractions, and other required information.
• Administer approved medications according to the guidelines of the Missouri Child Care Association.
• Interact with youth in an effective and professional manner to implement daily program activities and ensure positive peer interactions.
• Complete the required daily unit reports (staff communication log, staff progress notes, etc.).
• Answer telephone and crisis line calls. Complete intake and discharge procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, community networking opportunities, and the required 40 hours of training annually.
• Lead youth in pre-approved group activities and outings.
• Conduct periodic room checks.
• Work with coworkers, supervisors, and staff from other departments to solve problems and improve processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, and reaching are required. The team member must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Be able to travel between locations for meetings and training throughout the local community.
• Full-time team members will be part of an on-call rotation.
• May help with transportation to activities or obligations outside of the shelter.

Qualifications

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