Youth Care Worker - El Monte, United States - Trinity Youth Services

Trinity Youth Services
Trinity Youth Services
Verified Company
El Monte, United States

3 days ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
We are currently seeking a Youth Care Worker to join our residential team.

The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of Unaccompanied Children (UC) for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), with the aim of meeting the developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participate in program activities, supporting, the UC's case plan and developing their personal skills.


Other duties include but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring a safe home for Unaccompanied Children (UC's). Provide line of sight and sound supervision of children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
  • Supervise children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements.
  • Provide new and challenging opportunities for development.
  • Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence.
  • Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities.
  • Facilitate community access and integration.
  • Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned.
  • Work as a team with other Youth Care workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the UC.
  • Adhere to Case Plan for assigned UC with direction from Caseworkers and/or supervisors.
  • Support appropriate cultural activities.
  • Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
  • Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements:


  • A High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience working in a facility/program similar to Trinity or one involved with the counseling, education, or recreation of youth is preferred.
  • Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 2
  • Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
  • Must possess a valid California driver's license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity's insurance carrier.
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Pay rate:
$18.00 per hour.


Schedule:
Wednesday from 12:30pm to 11:00pm and Tuesday - Saturday from 2:00pm - 11:00pm.


Why work for Trinity Youth Services?
In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Time & Holiday Pay
  • Retirement Plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services


Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children's programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption.

Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.


Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma.

We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.


Our Values
We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.


Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement


As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.


Pay:
$18.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Language:


  • Spanish (required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person
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