Youth Development Worker

ADP, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day/Next Day Pay Available – Earn

$0.50 per Hour Shift Premium for after

Employee Recognition Programs

Holiday Pay

Years of Service Recognition

Paid Training

Career Growth & Leadership

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions

Job summary

McBride Quality Services, Inc. seeks a Youth Development Worker in Lansing, MI to provide attentive day-to-day supervision and therapeutic intervention for the Appletree Youth Program.

The role involves participating in team meetings, supervising activities, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in human services, and will complete required trainings within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Team meetings and trainings.
• Facilitate and supervise both one-on-one and group activities.
• Fulfilling all certifications and training requirements.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow safety plans for youth.
• Able to assist in lifting and follow two-person lifting technique.
• Drive vans for youth pick up, drop off, and outings.
• Administer medications and log them as appropriate.
• Communicate with colleagues, professionals, and referral sources.
• Maintain confidentiality of youth and staff.

Skills

Adolescent care experience

Teamwork

Safety training

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Youth Development Worker

Full Time Lansing, MI, US

Qualifications:

Education: A Youth Development Worker must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in the human services field is preferred but not required.

Experience: Preferred a minimum of one year experience working with adolescents in a childcare agency, child placement agency or educational setting, or relevant life experience such as parenting, or other experiences related to childcare.

Additional Requirements: Full-time Youth Development Worker must complete 50 hours of training during the first year of employment and twenty-five hours per year thereafter. They also must not possess a criminal history, a history of abuse/neglect, or a negative driving record.

Summary:

The Youth Development Worker is primarily responsible for providing attentive day-to-day supervision and therapeutic intervention for the Appletree Youth Program.

1. Attending and participating in Team meetings and trainings

2. Facilitating and supervising both one on one and group activities

3. Fulfilling all certifications and training requirements

4. Maintaining a safe environment and follow safety plans for youth

5. Able to follow and cook prescribed diets

6. Responsible for executing the Duty List provided, which includes, but is not limited to tasks such as all housekeeping for the house, shopping, and laundry

7. Implementing established plans for youth

8. Driving vans for youth pick up, drop off, and outings

9. Administering medications and logging them as appropriate

10. Communicating appropriately and effectively with colleagues, professionals, and referral sources

11. Maintain confidentiality of youth, co-workers and business of MQCSI

12. Completing all required paperwork in a timely manner, including: Communication Log, Shift Progress Notes & Medication Log, Van Log, and Incident Reports

13. Maintain professional standing in all relationships and in the community when representing the Appletree Therapeutic Youth Program.

14. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, and follow a two-person approved lifting technique, should be able to assist in lifting a 200 lb. person.

15. Tolerate hot working conditions

16. Knowledgeable of basic computer skills and use

17. Acting as appropriate role models in relationships with youth

18. Attending and satisfactorily completing all trainings

19. Avoid all forms of misconduct (i.e., theft, sexual harassment, forgery, abuse, gossiping, sleeping, excessive absenteeism, excessive tardiness, drugs, alcohol, job duties, criminal convictions, fighting, unauthorized visitors)

20. You may be required to staff after your regularly scheduled shift until relief can be found. You also may be mandated to work beyond your regular schedule.

20. Additional duties as needed

Why You'll Love Working at MQCSI

Same Day/Next Day Pay Available – Access your earned wages before payday.

$0.50 per Hour Shift Premium for all hours worked between 3:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Employee Recognition Programs

Holiday Pay

Years of Service Recognition

Paid Training

Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities – We promote from within!

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

This job description does not restrict McBride Quality Services, Inc. from making additions or changes to the job description.