Youth Care Worker-Shelter PT

JOB SUMMARY

• Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility. 

• This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Observe and document behavior of detained youth.

• Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth.

• Explain and reinforce rules of operation with detained youth.

• Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs.

• Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures.

• Interact and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors.

• Meet, greet, and search detained youth during the admissions process.

• Physically manage detained youth to prevent injury, as needed.

• Transport detained youth to court and medical appointments.

• Monitor residents during off-site programming events.

• Administer first aid to detained youth, as necessary.

• Available to work weekends, holidays and flexible shifts, as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping.

• Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth

• Experience working with juveniles

• Good organizational skills.

• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.

• Individual needs to be culturally competent

• Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email software

• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations.

• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

• Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner.

• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.

• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record.  Clearances are due at the time of hire.

• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to physically restrain youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.

• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.

• Walking 40% of the time

• Sitting 60% of the time

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.