Youth Care Worker I - $1000 Sign On Bonus
Company: Pathway Family Services LLC
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
$1000 Sign-On Bonus and up to $36,000 annual salaryAs a Youth
Care Worker I, you will be responsible for the daily general
supervision of and interaction with residents with the goal to
create and maintain a positive therapeutic environment. The Youth
Care Worker will draw on the resident's behavioral expressions to
develop healthy options for the residents as well as providing
support and encouragement for positive actions. Please see
qualifications below.Shifts available:First ShiftTuesday-Saturday
(School Hours: 6am-2pm, Non-School Hours: 7am-3pm/40 hours per
week)Sunday-Thursday (School Hours: 6am-2pm, Non-School Hours:
7am-3pm/40 hours per week)Friday-Monday (School Hours: 6am-2pm,
Non-School Hours: 7am-3pm/32 hours per week) Second
ShiftWednesday-Saturday (1pm-11pm/40 hours per week)Friday-Monday
(1pm-11pm/40 hours per week)Sunday-Wednesday (1pm-11pm/40 hours per
week)Responsibilities and DutiesParticipates in daily activities of
residents by personally interacting with them to provide
leadership, training, role modeling, correction, boundary setting,
life skills, communication, and interpersonal relationship
skills.Leads and directs residents in activities designed to
promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual
stimulation the support a trauma informed care treatment modality.
Maintains sufficient activity supplies. Develops monthly calendar
of planned activities.Provides residents who are confined in their
rooms with in-room activities in keeping with life-long interests
(music, reading, etc.) and in-room projects they can work on
individually.Monitors resident's activities to ensure that
residents are participating in all required program
curriculum.Completes documentation and forwards reports containing
descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content.Follows all
applicable regulations and standards in regard to program
requirements and assigned duties. Follows all accreditation
standards and governmental regulations in regard to psychiatric
residential treatment facilities. Reports observed compliance
shortcomings and issues to supervisor.Transports/escorts residents
to and from various activities.Completes behavior logs for
residents.Supervises residents during mealtime, snack times,
assists with counting and the tracking of sharps utilized in
facility.Makes sure residents observe all appointments, therapies,
meetings, study hall, community service, and other scheduled
activities.Inspects living unit as needed to report on conditions
affecting the health and safety of residents as well as to locate
contraband.Serves as a member of a treatment team to determine
which programs, methods, and experiences are appropriate for the
treatment of the residents.Receives detailed instructions from
supervisors and professionals on the treatment strategies and
techniques to be followed for individual residents.Observes,
records and reports health symptoms, behavior, and other
significant issues of the residents.Assists with laundry, clerical
and cleaning tasks as needed and assigned.Complete the resident's
bedroom inspection checklists regulatory and follow up with any
required action items.Due to required staff to client ratio needs,
mandatory overtime may be required.May be required to drive
personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or
conducting agency business. If applicable, Youth Care Workers must
meet agency standards approved by the insurance carrier when
operating any vehicles regarding agency business.Qualifications and
SkillsRequirements for Youth Care Worker I:High school diploma or
general education degree (GED) from an accredited high school.Must
be at least 21 years of age based on state requirements if being at
least 3 years older than the oldest resident.Have the personal
characteristics and experience to collaborate with, provide
appropriate care to residents, and possess the temperament to work
with, and care for children, youth, adults, or families with
special needs.Desired Youth Care Worker I:1-year experience in a
similar environment working with at risk youth.Bachelor's Degree in
Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services
EducationTraining in Trauma Treatments, Trauma Informed Care,
Positive Behavior Supports and Safety Crisis Management (SCM)
Certified.Valid driver's license and auto insurance.Attendance and
successful completion of SCM training, provided by Agency, is
required. Previous experience with patient restraint
preferred.Youth Care Worker I's who do not possess a bachelor's
degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology,
Human Services or Education will be required complete the
Residential Child and Youth Care Professional (RCYCP) Certification
Training for national certification in lieu of the described
bachelor's degrees listed above.BenefitsCompetitive payFlexible
ScheduleHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany
paid Life insurance401(k) Match25 days of personal leave in first
year of employmentLongevity bonusEmployee Assistance
ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramReferral programEducation:High
school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited
high school.PRTF123
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