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 lessonsModel positive behavior and educate participants on pro-social choicesCreate a therapeutic environment where the participants feel comfortable to share their thoughts and feelingsProblem solves issues in a therapeutic mannerObserve and document behavior of participantsPrevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of participantsExplain and reinforce rules of operation with participantsPrepare and deliver services related to basic human needsEnsure community safety by adhering to facility security proceduresInteract and guide participants regarding individual and group behaviorsMeet, greet, and search participants during the admissions processPhysically manage participants to prevent injury, as neededTransport participants to and from the program, as well as community service and other outingsMonitor participants during off-site programming eventsAdminister first aid to participants, as necessaryAttend trainings to further knowledge and skillsAvailable to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts, as needed

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of ageCandidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systemsKnowledge of therapeutic interventionsKnowledge of basic institutional housekeepingKnowledge of behaviors associated with youth involved in the juvenile justice systemExperience working with juvenilesGood organizational skillsDependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervisionIndividual needs to be culturally competentProficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email softwareAbility to facilitate group discussionsAbility to speak and write legibly and articulatelyAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentialityAbility to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situationsAbility to work in a diverse environmentAbility to interact with youth in a positive mannerAble to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environmentAble to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional mannerAbility to produce high volumes of work with minimal errorsREQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

　　Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse recordMust have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policyPHYSICAL 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.