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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Worker for the 3rd shift to provide supervision and support to youth in a safe environment. This role involves maintaining order, documenting behavior, and assisting with educational activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while ensuring compliance with safety and treatment standards. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about youth services and looking to contribute to a meaningful cause.
Youth Services Center, 11805 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America Req #279
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Job Descriptions
YOUTH CARE WORKER- 3rd Shift Male
Department: Youth Services Center FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification/Level: POLE II Date Last Reviewed: 1/26/2021
Under the direction of the Youth Services Center Administration, the Youth Care Worker provides supervision and assists in maintaining a safe environment for the youth in our care.
Due to the requirements of this position, we are currently only hiring males. This position will also be a 3rd shift position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
The Youth Care Worker understands the rules and regulations regarding the supervision of youth. Work consists of relatively standardized tasks when evaluating resident’s behavior and completing the necessary reports and records.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Youth Care Worker performs a variety of standardized assignments including cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain the Youth Services Center requirements. Work is reviewed upon completion and requires some judgment when resolving conflicts and behavioral problems.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
The Youth Care Worker maintains frequent communication with other County employees, personnel from other agencies and potentially violent and hostile youth residents regarding enforcing rules and regulations and providing information regarding the residents.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Youth Care Worker must be able to move around freely with frequent walking required with some lifting up to forty pounds, and some reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling and climbing ladders with frequent pushing and/or pulling loads and bending with some exposure to temperature extremes, dangerous equipment, chemicals, noise, noxious odors/fumes and frequent need to restrain residents.
SUPERVISION:
None
LICENSING:
CPR/First Aid/AED
Valid Driver’s License to operate County owned vehicle.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
HOURS:
Various hours as needed.
EEO CATEGORY:
1104
WORKERS’S COMP CODE:
8380
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.