Shelter Care Caseworker - Leesport, United States - County of Berks

County of Berks

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Leesport, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Shift:
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
***: Provide the residents in the Berks County Youth Center Shelter Program with ongoing care while attempting to understand their situation. Responsible for maintaining the atmosphere of security and safety, which will be accomplished through continued training and interaction with other social service agencies. Provide a variety of case management services including assessment, development of service plans, monitoring, therapeutic intervention, and resident advocacy in a residential environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Essential Functions_

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Direct supervision of all aspects of resident's daily activities and scheduled programming.
Oversight of resident's compliance with facility policies, procedures, and practices.
Mentoring, coaching, and counseling residents.
Planning for and conducting activities with residents.
Compiling daily statistical logs and report writing.
Ensure that all cases are reviewed on a weekly basis to ensure that they are aware of all the program services and are adapting as well as possible to their environment.
Provides daily contact time with residents including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case updates.
Works with internal and external resources in providing pertinent information to the resident's case planning.
Performs required intake tasks necessary during the initial admission/discharge process.
Participating in documenting and evaluating resident behavior.
Set up Court and ensure that it runs smoothly.
Set up and run social and legal visits, onsite and video (scheduling and monitoring). Phone calls, mail, and packages for residents.
Provides care for residents within a minimum secure, residential environment.
Always maintains behavioral security of all residents.
Always supervises and interacts with the residents.
Maintains a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor and atmosphere at all times.
Acts as a role model.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree.
Two (2) years professional experience working in a residential/correctional setting.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of PA 3800 Regulations and the program's SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
Working knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in a residential facility.
Working knowledge of the social and cultural factors that result in institutionalization and the attitudes and group habits of juveniles in a residential placement.
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs and general use of computers.
Ability to supervise all the activities of all residents.
Ability to interact well with juveniles in normal and emotionally charged situations in a controlled professional manner.
Ability to keep simple records, prepare progress reports and perform related clerical tasks.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a physical and drug screen.
Must complete and maintain the following: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Record Check, Federal Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse and Report Abuse Training Certificate, Staff Health Statement.
Must have valid PA Driver's License and must maintain good driving record.
Must successfully complete all annual training.
Complete and maintain all program training requirements.
Working knowledge of County, State, and Federal procedures, and mandates.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, residents, instructors, community partners, and the public.
Ability to exercise discretion, judgement, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of departmental information and files.
Ability to ensure compliance with related County and policies and procedures and safety standards throughout department work areas.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals who are physically, emotionally, socially, and educationally challenged.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize work, prepare adequate records, and reports.
Responsible for maintaining, organizing a clean and tidy work area.
Cleaning/housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.
Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Physical presence in the facility is required.
All other duties as assigned.