Youth Care Professional

Compensation: $30.60/HR

Language Requirement: English and Spanish

Academic Req: Required High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred 2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution or two or more years of college-level course work in a related human services Psychology or course worked related to behavioral health

Certifications: First aid CPR Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required One (1) year of related experience and/or training in a related human services specifically behavioral health or residential treatment; Preferred Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training in a related human service behavioral health residential treatment Full-Time

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Document all serious incidents daily progress and activities completely accurately and in a timely manner and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
3. Implements crisis intervention and treatment programs with individuals specifically related to the individuals programs.
4. Assist with orientation of new children and staff.
5. Provide input into development of treatment plans as appropriate or requested.
6. Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection de-escalation and containment.
7. Plan organize and supervise activities for children in accordance with the daily activity schedule.
8. Teach constructive behavior and social skills realistic problem-solving behaviors responsible time and money management conversational English personal hygiene and life skills.
9. Assist children with homework assignments.
10. Maintain an orderly and clean childrens living area including assisting in the household and childrens laundry overseeing daily chores identifying routine maintenance work/repair and reporting it to the Unit Manager.
11. Maintain and update records regarding childrens clothing and personal items.
12. Maintain a secure campus environment by making rounds as required and by using proper application of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls.
13. Take actions to promote positive interaction between children and encourage children to take responsibility in the daily routine of the facility.
14. Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.
15. Work evenings weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
16. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
17. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
18. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff children and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Provide sustained and uninterrupted direct supervision of the children assigned to the worker from the start of the assigned shift until relieved.
2. Follow the instructions of medical/clinical staff regarding each child and inform Unit Manager of information affecting the basic health and well-being of children assigned to the worker.
in a positive and respectful manner with children families and all agency staff including supervisors co-workers therapists student interns and volunteers.
traverse from one area of the facility to others both indoors and outdoors as needed to provide direct supervision of children.
communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to children and enforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all children assigned to the worker.
all required documentation prior to completion of shift.
all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

Requirements:
a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
proof of work eligibility status upon request.
a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
the ability to:
sensitively and competently to the service populations cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
collaboratively with other staff members service providers and professionals.
effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.