RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER (OVN) - TOUCHSTONE (YCS)

Job Description

Job Description

On Site Location : Bulverde, TX

OVN Shift - 10pm-6am weekends required

PRIMARY FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILTY

The Youth Care Specialist is to monitor, guide, coach, instruct, mentor, communicate politely with all youth in their daily setting. Youth will be respectfully treated as Very Important People (VIP’s), with quality customer service-oriented attitudes, behaviors and words. All for the purpose of building sustainable self-regulation skills in the youth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Youth Care Specialist (YCS) provide direct care for abused / neglect youth through a therapeutic and trauma informed framework.
• YCS must work together for the benefit of those we serve and the continuity of the program; staff are expected to collaborate with the entire team and schedule regular meetings together to coordinate all the needs of the children and goings on of the campus.
• Be able to read, write and communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and other person’s necessary to care for the needs of children.
• Provide emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy to build client’s ability to self-regulate.
• Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach the clients critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues, and provide crisis intervention.
• Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining.
• Model positive parenting, family, and individual relationship skills to clients, parents, legal guardians, and caretakers.
• Maintain contact and records with both internal and external agencies to obtain or provide information regarding youth’s behaviors, strategies, and progress.
• Prepare written records for program budgeting, weekly menus, tracking youth progress, reporting incidents / behaviors, and collaborating with the case manager on documenting youth medical needs and appointments within the prescribed time frame.
• Teach and model positive values and ethical behaviors, as well as support and encourage participation in all activities. Always encouraging residents to participate but never forcing them and always respecting everyone’s personal space.
• Assist with supervising the activities assigned to direct care staff to aid in client development and success.
• Assist youth with laundering personal laundry.
• Manage the daily operating schedule of the residence; assist with youth transportation needs, and overall facility upkeep (inside and outside).
• Adhere to all SJRC Touchstone policies and procedures, campus and residence guidelines, and DFPS GRO minimum standards.
• Report any / all suspecting abuse or neglect to the Administrator on duty and immediately report the information to DFPS : txabusehotline.org.
• Keep the Administrator and / or Director informed immediately, in the event of emergencies or unusual developments.
• Attend scheduled trainings and staff meetings.
• Document USDA food program data.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and contract requirements.
• Always ensure safety and supervision of youth.
• Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Report campus maintenance to the supervisor.

Touchstone Program

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER INFO

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP / REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by : Shift Supervisor

Supervises : N / A