Youth Care Specialist – Crisis & Daily Support

VQ; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life and Short-Term DIS

Job summary

VisionQuest (VQ) is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. The Direct Care Worker role supports youth in crisis interventions, promotes safe decision making, and helps implement treatment plans with one-to-one or small group supervision.

Responsibilities include intake, providing basic needs, creating a positive environment, coordinating activities, and thorough

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two years experience in residential programming.
• Cleared background checks from appropriate entities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

Responsibilities

• Intake and property inventory upon youth arrival, including paperwork and overview of services.
• Provide essential needs to youth such as meals, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignments.
• Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
• Assist with planning and coordination of events, activities, and transportation to appointments.
• Observe, report, and document behavior patterns and incidents.
• Ensure supervision and maintain a safe, clean facility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

VisionQuest (VQ) is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. The Direct Care Worker role supports youth in crisis interventions, promotes safe decision making, and helps implement treatment plans with one-to-one or small group supervision.

Responsibilities include intake, providing basic needs, creating a positive environment, coordinating activities, and thorough