Youth Care Worker - Female SIL - PT

WARD HOME INC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO + 11 holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ward Home Inc. seeks a Youth Care Worker in McKeesport to guide and mentor teens in achieving their ISPs while upholding professional boundaries and client confidentiality.

The role involves delivering life skills, administering medications, arranging transportation, and facilitating activities, with state-required clearances and a valid PA license. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma/GED accepted with related experience.
• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Valid PA driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Shift work including weekends/evenings/overnight/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor youth to become adults while maintaining professional boundaries and protecting client confidentiality.
• Assist teens in meeting ISPs, attending conferencing and team meetings, permanency and treatment plans.
• Deliver Life Skill Lessons to program youth.
• Administer and document medication to youth.
• Provide transportation to meetings, court, outings, and appointments.
• Facilitate and monitor group activities on and off site.
• Maintain safety via room and safety checks and document issues.
• Represent the agency in court, team meetings, and other settings.
• Attend required trainings and meetings as needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Confidentiality

Documentation

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HS diploma/GED accepted with related experience

Job description

.Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department.Program Description:Ward Home’s Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program is a community-based, residential program that serves transition age youth, ages 16 to 20 years old. Ward Home young adults live in apartment-style housing with 24-hour supervision and guidance, where they are taught vital life skills. The SIL Programs are designed to teach young adults’ responsibility and to obtain independence through the philosophy of self-discipline.The SIL sites are more than just temporary housing; they are safe, nurturing home environments where the young adults are encouraged to reach their individual goals and grow into successful, independent members of the community.Our teen girls’ site is located in McKeesport and our teen boys’ site is located in Swissvale. Emphasis is placed on developing social and life skills, obtaining and maintaining employment and/or volunteer work, completing an education plan, staying safe, and developing healthy relationships. Young adults are engaged through enhanced creative and academic enrichment programming so that they become skilled enough to sustain independence.Position Title and Overview:Youth Care WorkerGuide and mentor youth in program to becoming adults, while maintaining professional boundaries and protecting client confidentiality.Assist teens in meeting the goals set forth in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs), Conferencing and Teaming meetings, Permanency Plans, and Treatment Plans.Delivery of Life Skill Lessons to youth of the programCommunicate effectively through Incident reporting, emails, logbooks, verbal reports and scheduling appointments and meetingsAdminister and document medication to youthProvide transportation of clients as needed for meetings, court, outings, activities, shopping, and appointments.Facilitate and Monitor group activities on and off site.Maintain safety within the program by completing room checks and safety checks throughout the building and document maintenance issues.Professionally represent the agency in court, team meetings, and other official settings.Ensure state and county regulations are metAttend internal and external meetings and training courses as required and as needed.Shift workLocation and Travel Requirements:This position is primarily located in McKeesport. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled.The travel required for this position is occasional.Great Benefits:Comprehensive health insuranceGenerous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidaysRetirement savings plan and company matchTuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistanceProfessional development and training opportunitiesA commitment to work-life balancePosition Requirements:Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.Bachelor's degree preferred, HS diploma/GED accepted with related experience.Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.This position is shift work and shifts may include weekends, evenings, overnight, and holidays.Must be 21 years of age or older.Flexibility to work at either location as program needs change.