Youth Services Advocate & Caregiver

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking Youth Services Workers to provide treatment services and ensure safety for youth in custody at the Missouri Hills Campus in St. Louis County.

The role involves using empathy, clear communication and teamwork to deliver therapeutic activities in day treatment and residential settings. You will monitor youth behavior, maintain security, assist with treatment plans, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Sixty or more earned credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six earned credit hours in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work, OR 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate clearly, honestly and openly.

Responsibilities

• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their personal conduct, care, and therapy.
• Monitor activity, behavior, and movement of youth both within a residential/day treatment setting or while escorting youth off grounds; performing physical counts as necessary.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participate fully in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.
• Supervise youth in residential/day treatment facilities in the performance of work activities and during recreational and religious activities; conducts inspections for health and safety hazards.
• Assist youth with their personal issues and refer issues to the group in accordance with the principles of the program. Observe and keep staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans.
• Maintain professional boundaries, modeling a reasonable, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times. Interact positively with youth, families, co-workers, management, and the public.
• Prepare reports regarding each client's adjustment and progress; maintain youth records.
• Dispense medications to youth. Intervene in youth medical emergencies defined as the ability to perform first-aid interventions for youth including, but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.
• Work on shifts and attend mandatory meetings during the evening, overnight, or daytime hours as assigned by the supervisor and respond to facility emergencies. Report all hours worked and absences accurately and in accordance with attendance policies and facility guidelines. Log work time daily in accordance with policy and submit timesheets to supervisor as directed.
• Employees may also assist in the educational program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

60+ credit hours OR 2-4 years relevant experience

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking Youth Services Workers to provide treatment services and ensure safety for youth in custody at the Missouri Hills Campus in St. Louis County.

The role involves using empathy, clear communication and teamwork to deliver therapeutic activities in day treatment and residential settings. You will monitor youth behavior, maintain security, assist with treatment plans, and document progress.