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Overnight Youth Care Worker

Holy Family Institute

Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Department of Health and Human Services, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Event Management, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Government, High School Diploma, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Pashto Language, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Risk Management, Spanish Language, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Vehicle Driving, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pennsylvania
POSTED
5 days ago
Youth Care Worker
 

Reports to: Shift Supervisor
Hours: full time non-exempt – Overnight 10:30pm-6:30am 
 
MISSION AND NEED:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
 
General Statement of Duties:
The Youth Care Worker (YCW) provides daily direct supervision and monitoring of children in care. The YCW must maintain the children in their line of sight at all times. The YCW must also perform cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness of the cottages, as well as food service duties during mealtimes. Candidates who are bilingual in English, Spanish, Dari and/or Pashto (read, write, and speak) strongly preferred. Final approval for hire will be done by the Project Officer of the Office of Refugee and Resettlement which is a sub-agency of the Department of Health and Human Services of the federal government.
 
Essential Functions:
  • Communicates appropriate information surrounding children’s behavior and acculturation to other departments in a timely and effective manner
  • Demonstrates appropriate handling and reporting of all incidents in accordance with agency policy and training
  • Completes required documentation according to agency standards, maintaining confidentiality for clients and their records Models appropriate behaviors (e.g., respect for others, appropriate dress, appropriate conflict resolution, etc.)
  • Assists and promotes acculturation in a culturally sensitive way, actively working to reduce bias and promote cultural sensitivity and acculturation
  • Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competencies
  • Maintains a pleasant, tidy, sanitary, and safe living environment for residents
  • Assists residents with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living through modeling, coaching and structured activities
  • Models and assists in the implementation of the HART Model and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Follows treatment plans as written in each resident’s service plan
  • Manages unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner
  • Utilizes effective verbal and nonverbal de-escalation techniques to help a child in a crisis, using physical interventions when necessary to manage risk behavior
  • Demonstrates accountability for orderly management and safety of the shelter daily living routines, individual youth, groups and therapeutic programs
 
Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • One year working with children required; residential or human services preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
  • Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to maintain electronic records, medical files and have basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have or be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances. 
  • The ability to drive a car or van; must have a valid PA driver's license. 
  • Fluency in Spanish and English (read, write and speak) preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
 
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.
Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

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Holy Family Institute

Holy Family Institute provides help, healing, hope and support to children and families in western Pennsylvania. From alternative learning environments and career training, to families in need of support and counseling – including help with addiction, alcoholism and other debilitating problems – Holy Family is here. In 2014 alone, more than 27,000 families and children were able to improve their lives with the help of our donors and volunteers.

The families we serve often have experienced significant trauma in their lives and need caring and support in order to heal. For this reason, Holy Family maintains a trauma-sensitive culture by utilizing The Sanctuary Model throughout our programs and services. Sanctuary gives a common language to our leadership, staff and clients so we can create an environment that is safe so that healing can occur.

In order to accomplish our mission to serve children and families and crisis, we work to generate funding for our programs and collaborate with community leaders and organizations to tap the best resources available to serve them. We provide care within the community to ensure that families have all the tools they need to thrive, with easier access to the resources they need to establish personal responsibility and stability.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1900
WEBSITE
http://www.hfi-pgh.org/

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