Description

　　The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment that promotes the learning of skills for emotional, mental, and physical health; provides a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, as specified, in each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.

　　Job Duties Include:

　　Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies

　　Maintains a therapeutic home Interactions with all clients reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach

　　Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.

　　Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program

　　Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care

　　Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients

　　Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffings, as required

　　Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff

　　Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments

　　Completes all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner

　　Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　High School Diploma or GEDOther

　　Minimum 21 years of age

　　Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

　　DCF background check & approval to transport youth

　　Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training

　　Required Skills

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary

　　Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues

　　Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities and events and any DCF-related expectations

　　Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality

　　Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at direction of supervisory and clinical team

　　We Invest in You!

　　Competitive pay and benefits

　　Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year

　　Generous vacation and PTO plans

　　Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance

　　Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities

　　Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams

　　A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

　　800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida

　　Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895

　　Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

　　One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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