Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift

Bellewood & Brooklawn; Louisville (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Youth Care Worker I to provide direct care services to youth while implementing treatment plans and ensuring a safe environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, potential bachelor's degree, and certifications in SCM and CPR. Join a dedicated team committed to youth development and support within a residential program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Certifications in SCM and First Aid/CPR needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach and monitor behavior according to treatment plans.
• Ensure a safe living and learning environment for youth.
• Assist in preparing youth summaries and reports.

Skills

Behavior Monitoring

Meal Preparation

Crisis Management

Medical Assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study

Tools

Valid driver's license

CPR certification

SCM certification

Job description

The Youth Care Worker I is responsible for providing a variety of direct care services to residents, assisting professional staff in the implementation of individual treatment plans, and ensuring the effective operation of the residential program.

18.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential.

Additional pay based on Residential Experience and / or a Bachelor's degree.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches and monitors behaviors / skills according to individualized treatment plans using the Psycho-Educational Model (PEM)
• Models' appropriate relationships with youth and staff
• Teaches meal preparation and living skills.
• Monitors and maintains a safe living and learning environment for youth (e.g., bed checks, recreational activities, educational activities, etc.)
• Attends to youths' medical / physical conditions.
• Assists in the preparation of youth summaries and reports (e.g., clinical summaries, behavioral report cards, discharge summaries, incident reports, etc.)
• Assists in processing documents for youth intake and departure.
• Participates in Safe Crisis Management as needed.
• Participates in shift transition meetings.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and daily feedback sessions.
• Transports youth to and from cottage / campus to school, appointments, and outings

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements : Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 months related experience and / or training. Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

SCM certification, First Aid / CPR certification, valid driver's license