Relief Youth Worker
Relief Youth Worker
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Job Description
Position Description
Department History
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support but the nowcounty department has expanded services for early prevention intervention and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Youth Worker Overview:
Under the supervision of the Kinder Emergency Shelter Shift Supervisor the Relief Youth Worker monitors and counsels residents in the shelter in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Licensing Division. Transports youth when necessary and organizes and participates in program and recreational activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Counsels assigned residents experiencing emotional distress in order to help them accept their past cope with their present and plan for their future.
Counsels assigned residents experiencing emotional distress in order to help them accept their past cope with their present and plan for their future.
Documents all incidents involving youth accidents injuries illness signs of emotional distress medications and other information on required forms.
Addresses unacceptable behavior when required in order to maintain a safe environment for all residents and staff.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
60 Hours of College education.
Experience:
One 1 year full time paid work experience with youth and their families in a youthservice agency in an institutional counseling or social services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and Case Management Software
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid drivers license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Successful applicant will be required to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be 21 years old due to licensing
The successful candidate will be required to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Must be responsible and selfdisciplined with the ability to work independently and handle stress and crisis counseling.
Knowledge of protective services child and family development child management family systems community resources and Justice of the Peace processes.
Knowledge of principles practices and techniques of case management and administration case management documentation and records management.
Skill in empathizing valuing and dealing successfully with the special capabilities distinctive cultural histories and unique needs of people of various socioeconomic ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Must possess the skill to deal with diverse populations and complex situations.
Must possess the skill to deal with diverse populations and complex situations.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents.
Be detailedoriented.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Work independently with little or no supervision.
Be selfmotivated and possess excellent time management skills Must be able to handle. sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Prioritize tasks.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
A bachelors degree majoring in Psychology Sociology Social Work Criminal Justice or closely related to Social Services field
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Part Time As Required
Salary:
$20.33$23.11 Hourly
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus Mileage Reimbursement
Work Location:
6300 Chimney Rock Houston Texas 77081
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Part-Time
