Youth Worker - FT 1st Shift (Thursday/Friday Off)
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteEvansville, Indiana, United States or Hillcrest, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Summary
Supervise residents in our residential program while maintaining security and safety, providing fair discipline, and administering appropriate medication. Screen admissions and referrals for programming appropriateness, transport residents, and maintain accurate records and unit cleanliness. Complete a two-week training program covering policy, procedures, and interpersonal skills. Work Saturday through Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with weekend shifts required. Must be 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and pass background checks including CPS and drug screening. Prior experience with juveniles and a degree in Social Work or Psychology are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- 21 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance
- Pass required background checks including county/state checks
- Pass fingerprinting
- Pass CPS check
- Pass sex offender registry check
- Pass drug screen
- Ability to be a positive role model
- Provide fair and constructive discipline to the residents
- Maintain security and safety of facility and residents at all times
- Maintain complete and accurate resident records
- Ability to manage personal stress
- Administer appropriate medication(s)
- Knowledge of policy and procedure manual
- Transportation of residents
- Maintain laundry and general cleaning for each unit
- Ability to work with youth of all ages
- Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related Human Services field
- Previous work with juveniles
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