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Youth Care Worker

Youth Care Worker

reStart IncKansas City, MO, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Main Building - Kansas City, MO

Description

Job Overview :

The Youth Care Worker will help youth, ages 12-17, who are experiencing homelessness, feel safe and secure while within the Youth Shelter. They will directly supervise and monitor the daily activities of youth and interact with them while providing a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities / Duties :

  • Directly supervise and monitor daily activities of youth; interact with youth while providing a safe, structured environment.
  • Document all significant events / encounters, including observed behavior, all telephone contacts, all visits by family, friends, and other agency representatives, medication(s) administered, performance of assigned chores, rule infractions, and other required information.
  • Administer approved medications according to the guidelines of the Missouri Child Care Association.
  • Interact with youth in an effective and professional manner to implement daily program activities and ensure positive peer interactions.
  • Complete the required daily unit reports (staff communication log, staff progress notes, etc.).
  • Answer telephone and crisis line calls. Complete intake and discharge procedures.
  • Participate in staff meetings, community networking opportunities, and the required 40 hours of training annually.
  • Lead youth in pre-approved group activities and outings.
  • Conduct periodic room checks.
  • Work with coworkers, supervisors, and staff from other departments to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, and reaching are required. The team member must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Be able to travel between locations for meetings and training throughout the local community.
  • Full-time team members will be part of an on-call rotation.
  • May help with transportation to activities or obligations outside of the shelter.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

  • Two years of verifiable work experience in a related field; or two years of college and verifiable work experience. Experience working with underserved populations is preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
  • Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
  • Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely expectations, listens to people's ideas and concerns, resolves confrontations, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, using analysis, experience, and perspective in solving problems or communicating decisions or actions.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to garner trust, respect, and confidence from others.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative team member who is also a strong leader with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive manner.
  • MS Office experience, especially Outlook.
  • Must pass criminal records check and pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.