Lead Youth Worker
Company: Childrens Square U.S.A.
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
STARTING AT $17 AN HOUR! PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Lead Youth
Worker at the direction of the Treatment Supervisors will provide
direct, on-shift leadership, guidance, training and support to
Youth Workers. This is to be accomplished through modeling the
essential function of the Youth Worker positions and serving as a
mentor/trainer while on shift. Lead Youth Workers will assist the
Treatment Supervisors in, supporting, and directing the Youth
Workers to ensure that the organization's mission is implemented,
and the culture of Children's Square U.S.A. is taught and modeled
for all staff. Lead Youth Workers will also maintain compliance
with mandatory trainings, provide feedback to Treatment Supervisors
regarding staffing performance, and work in the programs as
assigned. Hiring for FrontEnd (Sunday through Wednesday) and
BackEnd (Wednesday through Saturday) PM (2pm-midnight) shifts.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Culture: Promote a positive culture
within the Psychiatric Residential Treatment and shelter programs.
Teaches the tenets of the Psycho-Educational Treatment model.
Emphasizes building relationships and teaching during interactions
with students and with other staff Teaches staff to implement the
program schedule of therapeutic and educational activities that
teach living skills and promotes positive changes for students.
Teaches staff to implement the organizations policies and
procedures, licensing and accreditation guidelines, and to
accomplish tasks needed to provide a safe, therapeutic,
esthetically pleasing environment. Promotes an aesthetically
pleasing, clean, healthy, and safe environment, and assist staff in
understanding how this is conducive to positive change in students.
2. Assist the Treatment Supervisors in training, supporting, and
guiding the Youth Workers to ensure the organization's mission is
implemented. Demonstrates competence in managing strengths and
weaknesses in personnel and cultivating an individual's ability to
perform the job. Teaches new staff on their shift how to be an
effective Youth Worker, using a variety of methods, including
constructive criticism. Work in the cottages as a Youth Worker with
other Youth Workers as assigned. Provide onsite guidance with the
staff Complete the orientation checklist with new staff as assigned
and make certain completed checklist is turned into Human Resources
Provide on the job training with new staff by working with them,
side by side, during their initial days of employment. Let
supervisors know about potential disciplinary issues relating to
staff. Implements the program structure. Models appropriate
behavior for Youth Workers and maintain the Pillars of Excellence.
Provides pertinent job performance information to Treatment
Supervisor to assist in completing job performance evaluations. 3.
Scheduling: Assist Treatment Supervisors in maintaining required or
therapeutic staffing ratios; assigning additional staff as needed
to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, and to
maintain the integrity of the programs. Advocates and communicates
with Supervisors to let them know when there is a concern regarding
safety and programming. Helps cover open shifts to ensure that
therapeutic or required staffing ratios are maintained. When the
supervisor is not present, moves or assigns staff to other units,
or calls in additional staff as needed to address unexpected
staffing issues or crisis. Other Responsibilities: 1. Other duties
as directed by supervisor Complete assignments in a timely and
accurate matter. Is willing to take on additional responsibility 2.
Complete training necessary to perform position consistent with
program and agency development plans. Identifies training
appropriate to this position Takes responsibility for scheduling
and attending appropriate training Qualifications: Satisfactory
rating on overall performance evaluation as a Youth Worker on most
recent evaluation (if internal), comparable experience in childcare
or experience supervising staff in the human service field.
Knowledge of childcare practices, development issues and group
processes and practices which are important to the position.
Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to theory and practices
in working with youth who have mental health diagnosis. Personal
characteristics and experiential background that will indicate the
ability to provide appropriate care for children, to gain their
respect, to guide them in their development and to participate in
their overall treatment programs. Necessary stamina and temperament
to work with children and adolescents (birth to 18 years of age)
who are experiencing crisis and/or emotional and/or behavioral
disorders. Ability to be a leader and mentor/role model for Youth
Workers and students. Strong written and verbal communication
skills. Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
If required and authorized to drive on organization business, must
have automobile insurance that meets agency policy. Valid driver's
license with a driving record that is insurable under
organization's insurance. Ability to understand and consistently
implement policies and procedures of the organization. Ability to
provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
Ability to be trained in basic first aid, identification of medial
needs, medication management, and CPR. Ability to interact and work
cooperatively and effectively with other personnel, students and
their families. Ability to show sensitivity and responsiveness to
cultural and socioeconomic characteristics within the service
population. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING
CONDITIONS: Duties are performed in a variety of environment
ranging from highly stressful to potentially aggressive (physical
interventions) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor
settings. Must be prepared to actively participate in a wide range
of activities including but not limited to; sports activities,
meetings, travel, etc. Ability to successfully complete the Crisis
Prevention Intervention and conduct physical interventions as
taught by the instructor. Corrected hearing and vision within
normal range. Ability to be awake and alert for entire shift, which
may be up to 10-12 hours.
Keywords: Childrens Square U.S.A., Council Bluffs , Lead Youth Worker, Other , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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