Youth Care Worker

Catholicguardian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Care Worker to support unaccompanied children in a nurturing environment. This role involves fostering positive growth, supervising daily activities, and ensuring the well-being of children from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will possess strong emotional stability, active listening skills, and a commitment to the agency's mission of care and respect. Join a dedicated team that values holistic support and professional growth, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional child care experience preferred.
• Valid New York Driver's License required.
• Proficiency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and maintain a hazard-free household.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to menus.
• Complete reports and logs, participate in treatment plan implementation.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Child Care Experience

Cooking Skills

Emotional Stability

Active Listening

Motivational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Category
Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC)

Description

CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES

Job Description

POSITION: Youth Care Worker, Unaccompanied Alien Children Services Program

DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services

REPORTS TO: Lead Shift Youth Care Worker

The Unaccompanied Alien Children Services Program serves children and youth with challenging behaviors, especially trauma-related symptoms. Staff are bilingual (Spanish/English) and receive specialized training in refugee needs and Evidence-Based Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The program offers a safe, therapeutic, family-like environment that respects each child's age, cultural, ethnic, religious heritage, dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, and gender identity, under the supervision of the Program Director.

Basic Function

The youth care worker provides supervision, support, and guidance to children, fostering their positive growth. Responsibilities include maintaining a hazard-free household, meal preparation, completing logs and reports, participating in meetings, and accompanying children to activities or appointments.

Responsibilities

• Establish a warm, homelike atmosphere and build individual relationships with children.
• Supervise daily activities: wake-up, school, meals, chores, bedtime, and appointments.
• Monitor children's physical well-being, clothing, food, and medical treatments.
• Apply positive discipline and communicate structure and limits.
• Transport children to outside activities and appointments.
• Maintain household cleanliness and report maintenance issues.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to menus.
• Hold petty cash and valuables as assigned.
• Complete reports and logs, participate in treatment plan implementation.
• Attend training and workshops for professional growth.

Schedule

Flexible, with availability for emergencies and coverage as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to support children's educational needs.
• Support, nurture, and discipline children positively.
• Proven cooking and household maintenance skills.
• Emotional stability, patience, and social skills to relate professionally with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Active listening, rapport-building, and motivational skills.
• Alignment with the agency's mission and policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of professional child care experience preferred.
• Valid New York Driver's License required.
• Proficiency in Spanish required.

Position Details

• Full-Time
• Division: Unaccompanied Alien Children

Organization Mission

We serve those in need with care, compassion, and respect, providing holistic support to improve well-being and promote dignity, regardless of background.

EOE Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all applicants without discrimination based on protected categories. We do not tolerate discrimination in employment practices.

This position is currently accepting applications.