YOUTH CARE WORKER

Trinity Youth Services; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement for Masters

Paid PTO & Holidays

Retirement Plans

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in El Monte, CA is seeking a Youth Care Worker to provide day-to-day care and engage children in shelter-program activities, while supporting their development, safety and family connections.

You will work as part of a residential team, follow the child’s case plan, document incidents, and participate in trainings. The role requires a high school diploma, English communication, and a valid CA driver’s license; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in a youth-focused facility/program preferred.
• Interest in California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Clear English communication, written and spoken.
• Must be 21+ and pass physical, drug clearance, and background checks.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history.
• Bilingual helpful (Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe home environment and supervise children per ratio requirements.
• Supervise children and provide engaging developmental opportunities.
• Encourage independence and participation in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate community access and integration.
• Document incidents and complete reports accurately.
• Collaborate with Youth Care workers and shift supervisors.
• Follow Case Plan for assigned children and attend trainings.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills

Safety supervision

Ratio compliance

Development opportunities

Independence support

Education activities

Community access

Incident documentation

Teamwork

Case plan adherence

Meetings/training

Vehicle operation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

California driver’s license

Job description

Skills

We are currently seeking a Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of Children for our Shelter Program, with the aim of meeting the developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participate in program activities, supporting, the child’s case plan and developing their personal skills. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring a safe home for children. Provide line of sight and sound supervision of children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
• Supervise children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
• Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
• Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence.
• Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate community access and integration.
• Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned.
• Work as a team with other Youth Care workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Adhere to Case Plan for assigned children with direction from Caseworkers and/or supervisors.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Youth Care Worker

Location: El Monte, CA 91731

Skills

We are currently seeking a Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of Children for our Shelter Program, with the aim of meeting the developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participate in program activities, supporting, the child’s case plan and developing their personal skills. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring a safe home for children. Provide line of sight and sound supervision of children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
• Supervise children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
• Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
• Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence.
• Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate community access and integration.
• Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned.
• Work as a team with other Youth Care workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Adhere to Case Plan for assigned children with direction from Caseworkers and/or supervisors.
• Support appropriate cultural activities.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements

• A High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience working in a facility/program similar to Trinity or one involved with the counseling, education, or recreation of youth and/or adolescents required.
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Pay rate

$20.38 per hour.

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday (Sunday - Tuesday from 2:00PM - 11:00PM and Wednesday from 12:30PM - 11:00PM)

Why work for Trinity Youth Services

In Addition To Providing Employees With The Opportunity To Make a Positive, Significant, Lasting Difference In The Lives Of Children And Families In a Supportive Setting, Trinity Also Offers The Following

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

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