Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

VisionQuest; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disab

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

VisionQuest is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise children in a residential setting in Corpus Christi, TX, fostering a safe, supportive environment guided by trauma-informed care. You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate meals and routines, monitor behavior, and support education and medical appointments while documenting progress and following DFPS policies.

Requirements include being 21+, background checks, CPR/First Aid and CPI certifications, a valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Cleared tuberculosis test results.
• May be required to pass a drug test.
• Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.
• Must become a Certified Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line of sight at all times.
• Provide oversight during recreation, mealtime, leisure time, and play.
• Develops positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment utilizing a trauma informed approach.
• Teach, coach, and supervise children in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime, and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off facility.
• Interact with children including playing games or during recreational time.
• Conducts orientation and overview of program services and program rules.
• Provides essential needs to children such as clothing, hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignments, and cooking meals when needed.
• Assist with children's appointments including but not limited to legal, medical and dental.
• Administer over the counter and prescribed medications.
• Assist in the evacuation of children as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Responsible for the documentation of the child's progress, behavior, and health while in care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VisionQuest is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise children in a residential setting in Corpus Christi, TX, fostering a safe, supportive environment guided by trauma-informed care. You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate meals and routines, monitor behavior, and support education and medical appointments while documenting progress and following DFPS policies.

Requirements include being 21+, background checks, CPR/First Aid and CPI certifications, a valid driver’s license,