Youth Care Worker-Supervisor

County of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The County of Lancaster is seeking a Supervisory Youth Care Worker to oversee the daily care of detained youth and supervise staff on shift, guiding behavior and ensuring safety and compliance with facility policies.

Reporting to the Director, the role includes evaluating Youth Care Workers, coordinating weekend and holiday coverage, and upholding confidentiality while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ as per PA Code 3800-55h.
• Must have and maintain 60 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document behavior of youth and staff.
• Prevent abuse of detained youth.
• Explain and reinforce rules with detained youth.
• Explain and enforce facility policies with staff.
• Oversee basic human services delivery.
• Interact with detained youth and staff to guide behavior.
• Lead development of employee-based decision making.
• Transport detained youth to medical appointments.
• Physically manage detained youth when needed.
• Discipline and supervise Youth Care Workers as directed.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts.

Skills

Juvenile justice knowledge

Staff supervision

Behavior guidance

Safety & compliance

Documentation & reporting

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication

De-escalation

Education

60 College credits

Job description

Starting Compensation:
$52,894.40/Annually

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Additional Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Supervisors are responsible for the direct daily care of the youth and supervising of staff at the facility.
• This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth and staff through daily interaction and guidance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the facility’s Director.
• This position will be responsible for overseeing numerous Youth Care Workers on any given shift in order to ensure that the facility’s mission is reached.
• This position will also be responsible for completing performance evaluations for a set number of Youth Care Workers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Observe and document behavior of youth and staff.
• Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth.
• Explain and reinforce rules of operation with detained youth.
• Explain and enforce facility policies and procedures with staff.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of services related to basic human needs.
• Interact and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors.
• Interact and guide staff regarding work-related issues.
• Ensure community safety by enforcing security procedures.
• Function as a team leader for development of employee-based decision making.
• Transport detained youth to medical appointments.
• Physically manage detained youth to prevent injury, as needed.
• Dispense medication and first aid to detained youth, as needed.Supervise, evaluate, and discipline employees as needed/directed.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Candidates must possess at least 60 College credits

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping.
• Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth
• Experience working with juveniles
• Good organizational skills.
• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Individual needs to be culturally competent
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email software
• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner.
• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• §Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record.
• §Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to physically manage youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Walking 40% of the time
• Sitting 60% of the time
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.