Part-Time PULSE Youth Care Worker - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Part time

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the P.U.L.S.E. participants in the facility. The P.U.L.S.E. (Providing Uplifting Learning Skills to Excel) Evening Treatment Center is housed at the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over the youth through daily interaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Follow an evidence-based curriculum and facilitate group lessons
Model positive behavior and educate participants on pro-social choices
Create a therapeutic environment where the participants feel comfortable to share their thoughts and feelings
Problem solves issues in a therapeutic manner
Observe and document behavior of participants
Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of participants
Explain and reinforce rules of operation with participants
Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs
Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures
Interact and guide participants regarding individual and group behaviors
Meet, greet, and search participants during the admissions process
Physically manage participants to prevent injury, as needed
Transport participants to and from the program, as well as community service and other outings
Monitor participants during off-site programming events
Administer first aid to participants, as necessary
Attend trainings to further knowledge and skills
Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts, as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In accordance with PA Code h, 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 therapeutic interventions
Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping
Knowledge of behaviors associated with youth involved in the juvenile justice system
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 facilitate group discussions
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

Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record
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 manage 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability.

The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies.

Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

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