Youth Care Worker (Evening Shift 2pm - 12AM)

Crittenton Services; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks compassionate caregivers to supervise and support youth in a short-term shelter. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, engaging youth towards treatment goals, and managing documentation. This role requires a high school diploma and experience in social services, ideally with a bilingual preference.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the child welfare field.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and youth in a short-term shelter.
• Engage and encourage youth towards their treatment goals.
• Transport youth to appointments and activities.

Skills

Compassion

Supervision

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Description

Job Description

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with youth, demonstrates appropriate boundaries, and ensures appropriate care and supervision.

Essential Duties:

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA)and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Maintain vigilant supervision of youth placed in 24/7 care.
• Actively engage and encourage youth towards their treatment goals and in daily living.
• Regularly transport youth to appointments, recreation activities, court, family visits, etc
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation.
• Understand and retain instructions for complex tasks

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Compassionate caregivers wanted to supervise children and youth in a short term shelter. High School Diploma or equivalent degree and a minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting. Must care about the safety and well-being of youth, and be able to provide structure, consistency, and kindness.

Additional Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR.
• Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.

Salary Range: $42,640 - $46,904

The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.