Description:
Being a youth care worker is not just a career – it’s a calling.
FOR MORE THAN 170 YEARS, BELLEWOOD HOME FOR CHILDREN AND BROOKLAWN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES HAVE WORKED TO NURTURE THOUSANDS OF KENTUCKY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Purpose
The Youth Care Worker I is responsible for providing a variety of direct care services to residents, assisting professional staff in the implementation of individual treatment plans, and ensuring the effective operation of the residential program.
Essential Job Functions
- Teaches and monitors behaviors/skills according to individualized treatment plans using the Psycho-Educational Model (PEM)
- Models appropriate relationships with youth and staff
- Teaches meal preparation and living skills.
- Attends consultation meetings.
- Monitors and maintains a safe living and learning environment for youth (e.g., bed checks, recreational activities, educational activities, etc.)
- Attends to youths' medical/physical conditions.
- Assists in the preparation of youth summaries and reports (e.g., clinical summaries, behavioral report cards, discharge summaries, incident reports, etc.)
- Assists in processing documents for youth intake and departure.
- Participates in Safe Crisis Management as needed.
- Updates youth files
- Participates in shift transition meetings.
- Attends weekly staff meetings and daily feedback sessions.
- Transports youth to and from cottage/campus to school, appointments, and outings.
Pay
$18.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential.
Additional pay based on Residential Experience and/or a Bachelor's degree.
Requirements:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study desired. Must be at least 21 years old.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database software, training software, and time and attendance software.