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LifeWorks Austin
Youth Care Worker - Emergency Shelter (Full Time Overnight)
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$33,378 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Youth Care Worker
- Emergency Shelter (Full Time Overnight) LifeWorks Austin
- 4.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises clients and the facility by overseeing their care and safety through the core values and mission of the organization. Ensures client safety and engagement services by: Consistently interacting with clients using LifeWorks' client-focused and strengths-based approaches. This includes supporting day-to-day activities of youth and relating to clients as they move toward their individual goals. Assisting clients with day-to-day needs including assistance with case management, school activities, job search activities, transportation, cleaning activities, meal preparation, and administration of daily medications. Coordinating and helping with transportation for clients to a variety of outings, including staff-led community-based activities, client appointments, job interviews, emergency room visits, etc. Engaging in conversations with youth regarding topics such as race, identity proclamation and exploration, substance use, mental health, healthy boundaries and habits, and self-sufficiency while maintaining professional boundaries and client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws. Demonstrating the ability to provide youth with positive coping methods while supporting the healing from trauma through a healing centered approach. Demonstrating the ability to manage emotions and perform in high pressure and/or crisis with calm, care, and unconditional positive regard for youth. Managing emotional, physical, and verbally escalated situations by applying approved behavior modification technique to de-escalate youth back to normalcy, as well as physical restraints utilizing "Handle with Care" techniques when necessary. Follows DFPS Minimum Standards for incident reporting, implementation of safety plans action plans in coordination with team members, including case managers. Distribute, document and observe clients in receiving prescribed medications. This also includes having a basic understanding of psychotropic medications as learned in trainings and the administration/transfer of such medications. Coordinates and completes Intake and discharge of client services. This includes consent for services and risk assessment for supervision guidelines. Completes Initial Orientation. This includes explanation of services, client rights and responsibilities, policies and guidelines. Follows health and safety guidelines per DFPS minimum standards and LifeWorks safety planning.Ensures program compliance by:
Completing regular perimeter walks, room checks, facility/room searches, and ongoing visual checks of facility. Documents and maintains daily written records of client whereabouts and incidents and communicates information with team members while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws. Documenting and maintaining written records of client behavior, client progress, activity engagement, school attendance, medications and incidents through daily notes, logs and incident reports while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws. Communicating effectively with team members and client support team while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws. Conducts drills in accordance with Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning. Maintains cleanliness within licensing standards including cleaning in common areas, offices and kitchen. Engaging and completing all required trainings, meetings and professional development plans, including monthly supervision with supervisor. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent; Requires 1+ year of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Client Focus- Builds transformational relationships with clients and delivers mission-centered solutions. Collaborates and Adapts
- Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and fulfill our mission; adapts one's approach and demeanor to meet the shifting demands of different situations. Honors Differences
- Embraces different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds by being open to others' opinions, ideas, and experiences; develops an inclusive culture that creates solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Nimble Learning
- Actively learns from successes, failures, and others' experiences, and shows a willingness to pivot and try new things. Builds Trust
- Gains the confidence and trust of others through integrity, dependability, and authenticity. Action Oriented
- Takes initiative, shows resourcefulness, and directs focus and energy on mission-critical opportunities, challenges, and changes.