Youth Care Worker - Alans House

Job Summary:

Ensure that all youth are supervised and cared for, according to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services licensing regulations, as well as the Shelter's rules and regulations. Complete all assigned tasks during shift and complete all required documentation regarding residents. Must have flexible and open availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as job requires.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All shifts require documentation of interactions with youth, adherence to youth's case plan and providing safety for all program youth.

DAY SHIFTS

(8AM-4PM) Supervise and interact with residents at all times throughout their daily routines Assign breakfast and lunch chores and supervise chore completion for each resident Assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch and snacks Assist in the facilitation of the daily schedule for each resident Transport residents when necessary (job, appointment, weekend activity) Responsible for extra cleaning and maintenance of the Shelter Communicate with on-call Supervisor when necessary Provide appropriate interventions in order to quell any crisis Perform assigned tasks as directed by supervisor

EVENING SHIFTS

(4PM-12AM; weekends/holidays: 4pm - 12 am) Supervise and interact with residents at all times throughout their daily routines Follow up on and assign dinner chores and supervise chore completion Assist in preparation of dinner and snacks Assist in the facilitation of the daily schedule for each resident

OVERNIGHT SHIFTS

(12AM - 8AM) Assist in the preparation of breakfast Responsible for assigned overnight cleaning responsibilities Communicate with on-call Supervisor when necessary Provide approved intervention in order to quell any crisis Follow individual resident's schedules for morning routine: i.e. help get them ready for school Perform assigned tasks as directed by supervisor

General:

Complete and document all mandated training per supervisor. Ensure all residents are accounted for at all times. Monitor and enforce house rule compliance. Assist in medication administration as necessary Complete all required documentation.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Department of Children and Family Services and Criminal background checks. Must have GED or High School Diploma, some college preferred. • Must be able to safely and legally operate a 15 passenger van. Must possess a valid Driver's license and provide evidence of appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Must be reliable, have some paid or volunteer experience in human services field and have an affinity for working with youth.

Employer Disclaimer:

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their direct supervisor. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to apply for the Youth Worker position at YWCA of the Quad Cities today!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person