Youth Care Worker Part-Time (28 hours per week) (Harlingen, TX)

YOUTH CARE WORKER

(1) Part-Time Position (28 hours per week) with the availability to work Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 pm to 7:00. Applicant must be flexible to work any additional shifts when necessary.

SCAN RGV Youth Recovery Home is a residential substance treatment facility for adolescent males ages 13 to 17. This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:
• Provide direct supervision of 8 youth in care (16 during graveyard) and maintain line-of-sight at all times
• Provide oversight during recreation, meal time, relaxing time, and play
• Assist during transition and movement of youth from one activity to the next and one physical location to another
• Interact with youth in an appropriate manner, including when playing games or during recreational time
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with youth, families and all agency staff including supervisors, co-workers, counselors, student interns, and volunteers.
• Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to youth and enforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all youth assigned to the worker.
• Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift.

Requirements:
_ High School Diploma or an Associate’s Degree.
_Valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
_Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
-All applicants must be 21 years or older.

Benefits for Part-Time Positions include:
• Starting Hourly Wage $15.00
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Bi-Weekly pay (direct deposit)
• Orientation and job training provided, including CPR, First Aid and C.P.I.
• Great work environment

Deadline to apply: Until Position is filled.