Youth Worker-Part Time Benefitted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Provides supervision of programs for youth and addresses potentially dangerous situations, • Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, and adheres to Pledge of Confidentiality and DHHS Provider Code of Conduct.• Assists with daily hygiene, completing daily chores, and maintaining a healthy living environment for youth. • Plans and facilitate recreational activities and skills groups. Follows program schedules and plan interactive activities that support youth’s physical and emotional health.

• Documents all pertinent information in client's online records such as intake and release records, daily progress notes, client visits, school attendance, medication administration, medical appointments, etc. • Administers medication as prescribed and ensure that medication is secured per agency policy.• Transports youth to school, medical appointments, and off-campus activities.• Coordinates services with guardians/caseworkers, schedule therapy, and refer to community resources.• Searches youth and their belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscate unapproved or illegal materials if needed.• Provides crisis intervention, including approved verbal de-escalation and physical hold techniques if needed. Engages and mentors’ youth using a trauma-informed approach. • Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Youth Services or other referring parties and community partners.• Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)Knowledge of:• Working with children from diverse backgrounds• Trauma-informed care practices• Behavior management and crisis intervention methods• Child and adolescent development• Computer and documentation skills• Laws and agencies related to youth intervention and child protection

Skills and Abilities to:• Offer culturally sensitive care for youth in a residential setting• Use good judgement to respond effectively in crisis situations • Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing• Interact professionally with the public and community partners• Receive and appropriately retain confidential information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWill work with youth and deal with certain working conditions that may cause exposure to biohazards such as human waste and vomit. Must be able to place youth in physical holds and lift up to 50 pounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONRequired to work holidays as scheduled and attend training that may fall outside of regularly scheduled hours.