OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CASE WORKER

Ymca; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Family Gym Membership

Education Assistance Program Up To $1,

YMCA Retirement Fund

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Channel Islands YMCA is hiring a Residential Case Worker to supervise participants, ensure safety, and implement positive youth development strategies. You will conduct daily check-ins, maintain comprehensive case notes, and coordinate referrals to community services.

The role requires strong crisis intervention skills, the ability to update service plans, and support for education, health, and independent living goals for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Supervise program participants and ensure safety.
• Apply elements of positive youth development to help youth make informed decisions.
• Maintain daily client case notes and records.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals after 24-hour calls.
• Support youth education, health, and independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily one-on-one check-ins with residents and families.
• Update each client’s individualized service plan in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily documentation and record keeping.
• Identify needs and coordinate referrals for services.
• Assist with scheduling and safe transportation to health appointments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Assessment tools

Positive youth development

Documentation

Transportation coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Certifications within 60 days of hire

Job description

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOUFREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program DiscountsEducation Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per yearYMCA Retirement FundPaid Sick LeaveFlexible ScheduleWhat does a Residential Case Worker do?Supervise program participants to ensure their physical, emotional, and psychological safety.Know and implement elements of positive youth development so that youth make informed decisions and build resiliency.Consistently set and enforce rules and expectations throughout programming.Facilitate daily one-on-one check-ins with resident and drop-in youth, family meetings, and follow-up meetings and calls to identify additional areas of need or support and update each client’s individualized service plan in a timely manner.Demonstrate strong and effective crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and provide appropriate referrals in response to 24-hour crisis calls, drop-ins, residents, families, and community members.Use assessment skills and screening tools in collaboration with youth, families, and community partners to establish and track goodness of fit and make appropriate internal and external recommendations and referrals for services.Support youth to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more.Facilitate and supervise daily structured activities that promote the 8 C’s of positive youth development.Maintain and update daily documentation and record keeping including client case notes, file maintenance, service recordsComplete daily facility maintenance checks including but not limited to inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting of the facility and company vehicle.Identify and prepare healthy and nutritious meals to residents and drop-in clients, engaging them in the cooking process to promote healthy communication and independent living skills.Assist youth with scheduling of and provide safe transportation to medical appointments and other required health and supportive services.Our Commitment to BelongingAt the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.Must be at least 21 years oldHigh School Diploma or equivalentAssociate's degree in related field preferred2+ years’ previous work-related experience preferredComplete required certifications within 60 days of hireComplete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hireAbility to obtain a criminal record clearanceMaintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrierHealth Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment