Youth Care Worker

Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Concierge

15 PTO days per year

13 Paid holidays

Dependent Care FSA

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS is seeking a Youth Care Worker to oversee the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children in our program. You will conduct wellness checks, support social development, assist with meals, and promptly report changes to leadership. This role requires a valid driver’s license and immunization records.

The organization emphasizes background screening, equal opportunity, and opportunities for practicum and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of direct care experience with children.
• Bilingual in Haitian Creole and/or French required.
• Must provide proof of Varicella, MMR, Flu, and Tdap immunizations.
• Must have a valid driver's license with current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children.
• Maintain wellness and accountability reports with regular checks.
• Support development of social skills and provide crisis intervention.
• Transport children to activities, appointments, and meals.
• Observe, record behavior, and inform supervisor of concerns.

Skills

Two years direct care experience

Direct care experience

Bilingual in Haitian Creole or French

Driver's license

Immunizations proof

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Youth Care Worker is a non-exempt position responsible for the well-being and safety of children at the Unaccompanied Children Program.

• Be aware of children’s whereabouts, maintain wellness and accountability reports; conduct routine checks at the following intervals: 30-minute, 15-minute, or 1:1 checks
• Be a supportive and positive role model for the development of social and other skills for all children
• Observe and assist children at meals and snack times, especially those with diet restrictions
• Keep the Shift Lead informed of changes in the appearance, behavior of the children, needs of supplies, and any areas of concern
• Assist as necessary with daily living activities, doctor appointments, outings, and case management
• Transport clients to and from outings, activities, between building floors, and to appointments
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Ensure and safeguard the human and legal rights of those in the program
• Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with ORR regulations.
• Record behavior and interactions of the children with staff and peers; monitor and supervise children 1:1 or conduct frequent checks
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $19.00 per hour PLUS $.50 per hour for working during 2nd shift hours and $1.00 per hour for working overnight and weekend hours.
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of direct care experience working with children.
• Experience in a residential or mental health treatment setting is preferred.
• Bilingual skills required in clients' spoken languages, Haitian Creole, and or French
• Must provide proof of Immunization for Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose).
• Must have a valid driver's license with current auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.