Youth Care Worker

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

Job summary

VQ is seeking a Youth Care Worker to provide direct care supervision for children in a residential setting. The role involves fostering a safe environment, engaging with youth, and supporting their daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to child welfare and the ability to create a positive rapport with children.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Provide direct supervision of children in care.
• Maintain a safe environment for learning and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise children in daily living activities.
• Assist with planning special events and appointments.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Child Supervision

Behavioral Management

Trauma-Informed Approach

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 around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Child Supervision and Engagement :

o Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line of sight at all times.

o Provide oversight during recreation, mealtime, leisure time, and play.

o Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment utilizing a trauma-informed approach.

o Teach, coach, and supervise children in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime, and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off facility.

o Interact with children including playing games or during recreational time.

o Conduct orientation, intake, and property inventory upon the child's arrival, including completion of paperwork, and overview of program services and program rules.

o Provide essential needs to children such as clothing, hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignments, and cooking meals when needed.

o Assist with the planning and coordination of special educational events, activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings, and school drop-offs/pick-ups.

o Assist with children's legal, medical, and dental appointments.

o Assist with child reunifications.

o Administer over-the-counter and prescribed medications.