Youth Worker I

Concern; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k + match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Concern is seeking a Youth Worker I for the Treatment Unit for Boys (CTUB). The role supports male youth in a residential setting, promoting safe, structured care and social-emotional growth. You will monitor daily activities, complete documentation, and participate in supervision and trainings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred experience with youth. Shifts run 7:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00, and 23:00-07:00 in a 24/7 operation with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. (Required)
• At least one year of experience working with youth (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide residential clients with a safe, structured and secure environment adhering to program guidelines.
• Serve as a constructive role model, build relationships and address behaviors appropriately.
• Transport youth, monitor whereabouts, and participate in daily program functions.
• Complete assigned documentation such as client information forms, daily logs and incident reports.
• Attend all required supervisions, meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Driver's license

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, role models to join our team as a Youth Worker I at the Concern Treatment Unit for Boys (CTUB).

The residential Youth Worker I provides support and supervision in a residential setting to male youth needing rehabilitative therapy and care. You will have the unique responsibility of fostering a safe environment that allows youth to grow and gain new social-emotional skills they need to be successful outside of the program. You will watch over the daily care of youth within the residential program, track program schedules and goals for each youth, and supervise them during activities. The facility is open 24/7, scheduling may vary to fit the needs of the supervision of clients.

What Do I Need?

Education and Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. (Required)
At least one year of experience working with youth (Preferred)

Other Requirements

• You will maintain required state and federal clearances and/or credentials.
• You will exhibit excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• You will have a valid drivers license.
• You will have the ability to effectively use office equipment.

What Will I Do?

• You will provide residential clients with a safe, structured and secure environment adhering to program guidelines of CONCERN and the Department of Human Services.
  
• You will serve as a constructive role model, build relationships and engage with residential clients appropriately and address positive and negative behaviors in a fitting manner.
  
• You will transport youth, monitor their whereabouts, and participate in daily program functions ensuring rules and norms are enforced.
  
• You will complete assigned documentation such as client information forms, daily logs and incident reports.
• You will attend all required supervisions, meetings and trainings.

Hours of Work

Positions staff all shifts 24/7 365 in a residential unit
Shifts based on your availability include: 7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; & 11:00PM-7:00AM

What Will I Get?

$17.50/hr

Benefits

Medical-Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Dental-Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Vision (Agency Paid)-Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Flexible Spending Account
401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)
Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! ( EMPLOYER PAID! ) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs!
Generous PTO (Increases with Service Milestones)
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
11 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday)
Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
Short-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Long-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Life & AD&D Insurance (Agency Paid)

EOE

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