Youth Care Worker-PULSE PT 1pm-11pm

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the P.U.L.S.E. participants in the facility.

• The P.U.L.S.E. (Providing Uplifting Learning Skills to Excel) Evening Treatment Center is housed at the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center.

• This position is expected to exert a positive influence over the youth through daily interaction.

• Shift: 1pm to 11pm

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to P.U.L.S.E. Program Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow an evidence-based curriculum and facilitate group lessons

• Model positive behavior and educate participants on pro-social choices

• Create a therapeutic environment where the participants feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings

• Problem solves issues in a therapeutic manner

• Observe and document behavior of participants

• Prevent physical sexual and emotional abuse of participants

• Explain and reinforce rules of operation with participants

• Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs

• Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures

• Interact and guide participants regarding individual and group behaviors

• Meet greet and search participants during the admissions process

• Physically manage participants to prevent injury as needed

• Transport participants to and from the program as well as community service and other outings

• Monitor participants during off-site programming events

• Administer first aid to participants as necessary

• Attend training to further knowledge and skills

• Available to work weekends holidays and flexible shifts as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h applicants must be 21 years of age

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems

• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping

• Knowledge of behaviors associated with youth involved in the juvenile justice system

• Experience working with juveniles

• Good organizational skills

• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision

• Individuals need to be culturally competent

• Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing data entry and email software

• Ability to facilitate group discussions

• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations

• Ability to work in a diverse environment

• Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner

• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment

• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner

• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Clean criminal record FBI Clearance and child abuse record

• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania drivers license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to physically manage youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury as needed.

• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.

• Walking 40% of the time

• Sitting 60% of the time

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

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Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race religion age sex national origin genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.