Youth Care Worker

VQ; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child and family services is seeking a Youth Care Worker in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves direct supervision and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The position includes engaging with youth in various activities, building positive relationships, and assisting with their daily needs. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $1,500

Qualifications

• Provide direct supervision and care for children in a residential setting.
• Maintain a safe environment promoting learning and behavioral management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recreation, mealtime, leisure, and play activities.
• Teach and supervise children in daily living activities.
• Support children with medical and legal appointments.

Skills

Child Supervision

Behavioral Management

Relationship Building

Job description

VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.

VQ operates across the nation, offering care services such as residential programs, community-based services, and in-home support for children and their families. We collaborate with state and federal governments to reach areas of greatest need and give back to communities that require our services most. We believe every child, regardless of background, deserves an opportunity for a good life.

Position eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus!

The Youth Care Worker (YCW) provides direct supervision and care for children in a VQ residential setting. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe environment that promotes learning and behavioral management in accordance with VQ, local, state, and federal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Child Supervision and Engagement :

- Provide direct supervision of children, maintaining line of sight at all times.

- Oversee recreation, mealtime, leisure, and play activities.

- Build positive relationships with youth, serving as a role model and creating a trauma-informed, caring environment.

- Teach, coach, and supervise children in daily living activities, including routines, hygiene, housekeeping, meals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off the facility.

- Interact with children during games and recreational activities.

- Conduct orientation, intake, and property inventory upon child's arrival, including paperwork and program overview.

- Provide basic needs such as clothing, hygiene products, and meals when necessary.

- Assist in planning educational events, celebrations, outings, and school transportation.

- Support children with medical, dental, and legal appointments.

- Assist with child reunifications.

- Administer medications as prescribed and over-the-counter.