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Trinity Youth Services
LEAD YOUTH CARE WORKER
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$52,391 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Now Hiring:
Lead Youth Care Worker Location:
El Monte, CA 91731 We are currently seeking a Lead Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Lead Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of Unaccompanied Children (UC) for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), with the aim of meeting the developmental, cultural and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participate in program activities, supporting, the UC's case plan and developing their personal skills. Other duties include but are not limited to: Ensuring a safe home for Unaccompanied Children (UC's). Provide line of sight and sound supervision of children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements. Supervise children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements. Be the lead in case of an emergency/crisis communicate with Administration On-Call. Provide new and challenging opportunities for development. Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence. Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities. Facilitate community access and integration. Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned. Adhere to Case Plan for assigned UC with direction from Caseworkers and/or supervisors. Support appropriate cultural activities. Attend meetings and trainings as assigned. Drive a vehicle when necessary.Skills/Requirements:
A High school diploma or GED is required. One year experience working in a facility/program similar to Trinity or one involved with the counseling, education, or recreation of youth and/or adolescents required. Must have a current Facility Manager certificate. Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22. Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check. Must possess a valid California driver's license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity's insurance carrier. Bilingual preferred (Spanish).Pay rate:
$20.19 per hour.Schedule:
Sunday- Wednesday (Sunday
- Tuesday from 2:00PM
- 11:00PM and Wednesday from 12:30PM
- 11:00PM) Why work for Trinity Youth Services?
COVID-19
vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served. About Company Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.Schedule:
Sunday- Wednesday (Sunday
- Tuesday from 2:00PM
- 11:00PM and Wednesday from 12:30PM
- 11:00PM)