Youth Care Worker

reStart Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Youth Care Worker to ensure safety and support for youth experiencing homelessness in a shelter. This full-time role involves supervising daily activities, administering medications, and fostering a collaborative environment to help young individuals thrive. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to serving underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable work experience in a related field or relevant college experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass a criminal records check.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a collaborative team member.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily activities of youth in the shelter.
• Document significant events and interactions.
• Administer medications and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Two years of college and relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office (especially Outlook)

Job description

Job Overview

The Youth Care Worker will help youth, ages 12-17, who are experiencing homelessness, feel safe and secure while within the Youth Shelter. They will directly supervise and monitor the daily activities of youth and interact with them while providing a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Directly supervise and monitor daily activities of youth; interact with youth while providing a safe, structured environment.
• Document all significant events/encounters, including observed behavior, all telephone contacts, all visits by family, friends, and other agency representatives, medication(s) administered, performance of assigned chores, rule infractions, and other required information.
• Administer approved medications according to the guidelines of the Missouri Child Care Association.
• Interact with youth in an effective and professional manner to implement daily program activities and ensure positive peer interactions.
• Complete the required daily unit reports (staff communication log, staff progress notes, etc.).
• Answer telephone and crisis line calls. Complete intake and discharge procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, community networking opportunities, and the required 40 hours of training annually.
• Lead youth in pre-approved group activities and outings.
• Conduct periodic room checks.
• Work with coworkers, supervisors, and staff from other departments to solve problems and improve processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, and reaching are required. The team member must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Be able to travel between locations for meetings and training throughout the local community.
• Full-time team members will be part of an on-call rotation.
• May help with transportation to activities or obligations outside of the shelter.
  
  

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable work experience in a related field; or two years of college and verifiable work experience. Experience working with underserved populations is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely expectations, listens to people’s ideas and concerns, resolves confrontations, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, using analysis, experience, and perspective in solving problems or communicating decisions or actions.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to garner trust, respect, and confidence from others.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team member who is also a strong leader with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive manner.
• MS Office experience, especially Outlook.
• Must pass criminal records check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.