Bilingual Youth Care Worker - Phoenix, United States - Child Crisis Arizona

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Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable.

By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families.

This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes.

In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.


YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter And we believe that every child matters too
_Safe Kids, Strong Families_

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Maintains safety, security and supervision of youth at all times, to include oversight and supervision of youths daily routines
  • Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques to help youths learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and support to all youth
  • Assists with admission and discharges of youth as per Agency policies under the direction and supervision of a Shift Supervisor
  • Monitors youth behaviors and activities and completes all required and necessary daily documentation and reporting
  • Interacts with youth from a trauma unformed care perspective
  • Participates and assists with youths' educational, social and recreational activities
  • Promotes and encourages youths' educational and life skills' goals and objectives and participates in life skills activities with youth as needed
  • Administers and documents medications as prescribed on medication logs after completing Health Office Orientation training and only under the direct supervision of a Shift Supervisor
  • Transports clients to school, community activities, appointments, etc., as directed
  • Completes housekeeping and facilities duties as assigned and coaches and encourages youths to complete their assigned chores and responsibilities
  • Uses all agency inventory, household tracking mechanisms to ensure the management of the household and facility.
  • Completes all Health and Safety requirements for food safety, facilities maintenance, and evacuation procedures.
  • Fosters a positive and professional relationship with volunteers and guides volunteers in the care and activities of youth
  • Maintains certifications for CPI, First Aid, CPR, Food Handling and participates in regular Agency trainings, as directed
  • Follows all Behavior management and protocols and procedures.
  • Adheres to all Agency prescribed safety and emergency protocols.
  • Assists in the preparation, documentation and serving of meals and snacks.
  • Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with Agency staff, and outside Agency contacts
  • Models Center's expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
  • Attends residential staffing's, meetings, planning sessions and trainings as required and participates in Agency wide related meetings and trainings as appropriate.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Bachelor's degree or actively pursuing higher education
  • Must possess at least 2 years of verifiable work history.
  • Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or able to obtain one prior to employment
  • Must have minimum 1 year experience supervising, nurturing / caring / meeting basic needs for children and/or adolescent youth (other than your own).
  • Must have valid Arizona Driver's license, exhibit the ability to operate Agency vans and/or vehicles safely and have a clean 5 year motor vehicle history.
  • Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.
  • Must maintain all Agency and licensing training and certification requirements as required.
  • Must have computer knowledge / proficiency such that log notes can be entered as required.
As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Heath Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K with company match
  • Generous amount of PTO
  • Calm app Subscription
*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and emplo

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