Youth Worker II

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

Concern Treatment Unit for Boys (CTUB) in Coatesville, PA is looking for enthusiastic, engaging, individuals to join our residential treatment team as a part-time Youth Worker II. Acting as a role model, you will have the unique responsibility of fostering a safe environment for youth that allows them to grow and gain new social-emotional skills needed to encourage success outside of the program. You will report to the Residential or Assistant Residential Director and be responsible for ensuring that day-to-day activities run smoothly while providing oversight to Youth Worker I staff.

What Do I Need?
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience working with youth
OR
Associate Degree (or 60 credits) and 3 years of experience working with youth

Other Requirements

• You will make consistent and important decisions immediately relating to the safety and security of the program and the community
• You will maintain required state and federal clearances and/or credentials
• You will exhibit excellent writing, interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as the ability to manage clients in a proper manner
• You will possess a valid drivers license and able to travel as needed which may involve transporting clients
• You will have basic proficiency in standard office equipment such as personal computers, faxes, copiers/scanners, calculators, and phones

What Will I Do?

• You will give directions to Youth Worker I staff working their shift to ensure they carry out the appropriate daily routines with the CTUB youth to include but are not limited to; youth personal hygiene, eating, recreation and program activities
• You will maintain group control which requires assigning tasks to staff to coordinate the activities of the youth
• You will ensure that proper and accurate communication occurs amongst staff working their shift as well as with staff going off duty or coming on duty
• You will responsibly handle appropriate program supervision and security with integrity in the absence of administrative staff and meet the high standards expected in the CTUB program
• You will make sure necessary requirements are fulfilled regarding medication counts and errors, recordable incidents, and restraints
• You will organize and disseminate information for weekly meetings and as needed
• You will perform duties assigned to a Youth Worker I as necessary

Hours of Work
This position is for weekends with the availability to work a variety of shifts

What Will I Get?
Salary
$16.44-$20.10/hour
*DOE*

Benefits
401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)
Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! ( EMPLOYER PAID!) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs!
4 hours of Birthday Holiday pay!
Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
Employee Referral Program

What Happens Next?
After you apply, a member of the hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If determined you are a good match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

EOE

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