YOUTH CARE WORKER

Company: Amergis
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for the oversightand safety of children or adolescents in a variety of secure setting caresettings. The Youth Care Worker willinteract with the youth in a positive manner while assisting them with dailyactivities and implementing treatment plans.The Youth Care Worker will display a professional and caringattitude and will encourage positive behaviors through effective communication,decision-making, and problem-solving. The Youth Care Worker will respond to emergencies and assist in theredirection of youth when needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversees, instructs, and guides youth in their dailyroutines including personal hygiene, indoor and outdoor activities, meals,programming, and schoolPositively interacts with youth to address their concernsand problems while teaching them to develop good decision making and problemsolving skillsDocuments daily observations and reports changes in youth'sbehaviorParticipates in initiatives to support the facility's goalsand objectivesMaintains records and reports youth's progress withtreatment plans, goals, and education per facility policy and protocolEscorts youth throughout the facility to classes, clinicappointments, and other activitiesHelps to establish and maintain a calm, safe and productiveenvironmentLocates youth who are not within their assigned area andescorts them to where they are assignedConducts safety checks of the facility, youth's rooms andpossessions, and secures/reports any hazards to appropriate authorityAssists youth with housekeeping duties such as laundry andcleaning of their individual and common areasDemonstrates a high level of critical thinking andparticipates in multidisciplinary treatment meetings when appropriateAdheres to facility and Amergis policies at all timesMinimum Requirements:Associate's Degree in social sciences, counseling,behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or childdevelopment preferredA minimum of 2 years' experience in the care, custody, orpersonal guidance of youthBilingual or multilingual may be preferred in some settingsComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticeParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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