Youth Care Worker 2nd Shift

Sunny Glen Childrens Home; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny Glen Childrens Home in San Benito, TX seeks a Youth Care Worker to provide direct supervision of children in care, ensuring safety and line-of-sight throughout shifts. You will manage recreation, meals, transitions, and daily activities while adhering to agency policies and reporting needs to the supervisor.

The role requires a High School diploma, bilingual English/Spanish, and at least 1 year of related experience in welfare, medical, or social services.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience with children in child welfare, medical, or social service settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of children in care and always maintains line-of-sight.
• Oversees recreation, mealtime, relaxing time, and play.
• Assists during transitions and movement of children between activities and locations.
• Interacts with children in an appropriate manner, including during recreational time.
• Ensures adherence to contract agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality care for all children and timely responses to needs.
• Provides reports to the manager regarding children’s needs, activities, and time/location documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Safety and Security

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Youth Care Worker

Department: Child Care

Supervisor: Shift Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: SGCH New Life Resiliency Center - San Benito, TX 78586

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Prepared by: Human Resources Department

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of children in care and always maintains line-of-sight.
• Oversees recreation, mealtime, relaxing time, and play.
• Assists during transitions and movement of children between activities and locations.
• Interacts with children in an appropriate manner, including during recreational time.
• Ensures adherence to contract agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality care for all children and timely responses to needs.
• Provides for children’s needs such as protection of valuables, clothing distribution, and laundry services.
• Provides reports to the manager regarding children’s needs, activities, and time/location documentation.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following applicable standards of care.
• Notifies supervisor of medical concerns related to assigned children.
• Attends appropriate internal and external meetings.
• Able to evacuate at short notice to accompany residents to another city for extended periods if required.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and follows corporate safety policy.
• Participates in safety meetings, training, and goals.
• Identifies safety concerns and communicates with supervision.
• Ensures safety and security of all children and operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Job Knowledge
• Use of Technology
• Problem-Solving
• Communications
• Cooperation
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Quality Management
• Visionary Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Cost Consciousness
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Achievement Focus
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Judgment
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience with children in child welfare, medical, or social service settings is required.

Other Requirements

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials; ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to present information to groups.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical concepts and ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Texas Driver’s License; TB screening showing no contagious TB.

EEO Note: Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.