Youth Care Worker 1st Shift ORR

Youth Care WorkerAt Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.Your Mission in ActionThe Youth Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care and supervision, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for Unaccompanied Children (UC), and intervening to de-escalate situations as needed. This role ensures compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) licensing standards, agency policies, program guidelines, and all applicable federal, state, CARF, and local regulatory requirements. Youth Care Workers are also expected to report incidents in a timely manner and follow appropriate protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care.1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pmResponsibilitiesConduct intake services for incoming UC, including paperwork, assessments, providing an overview of program services, and assisting with initial placement and orientationProvide basic needs upon arrival, including meals, clothing, hygiene products, shower, and bedroom assignment; assist with daily routines such as wake-up, bedtime, personal care, chores, homework, meals, and recreational activitiesSupervise UC and enforce appropriate behavior limits, in accordance with their individual treatment and behavior plan, while maintaining compliance with ORR standardsPerform behavior management and crisis intervention, ensuring the safety and well-being of UC, and providing 1:1 monitoring as directed by management or the clinical teamMaintain a safe and organized environment by cleaning, organizing, and ensuring the UC living space is conducive to their well-beingDocument interactions and interventions in accordance with individual behavior plans, progress notes, and ORR standards, including any behavior incidents and general observationsAssist UC with social skills, anger management, and daily living skills, providing support and guidance to help them achieve their daily goalsAccompany UC on outings and activities, promoting community inclusion and ensuring safety during transport to appointments, outings, and other scheduled eventsDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, UC, and volunteers, ensuring the program goals and objectives are being metMust assist in the evacuation of UC during emergencies, such as inclement weather or natural disasters, ensuring their safety and well-being in unforeseen situationsAttend meetings and training, maintaining the required training hours per licensing and ORR standardsOther duties and special projects as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED equivalentMust be at least 21 years of ageOne (1) year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescentsBilingual in English and Spanish, based on service area and service populationMust be able to work extended shifts during periods of influx, including 12-hour shifts at least once a week or moreAbility to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment to ensure the safety and well-being of the residentsDemonstrated ability to establish trust and build positive rapport with children, always working within ethical boundariesStrong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations and ensure the safety of residentsStrong verbal communication skills with the ability to give and follow both written and oral instructionsProficiency with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and documentation programs or databasesPreferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in social services, Human Services, or closely related fieldTwo (2) years' previous experience performing direct care services to children and adolescentsTravelThis position may require travel as neededPerks at UpbringCompetitive PTO & paid holidaysHealth, dental, vision insurance & more403(b) PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted Gym MembershipsPhysical Demands & Work ConditionsThis position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and reachingPosition works in a child facility and has constant exposure to childrenLift, push, pull, and move up to 125 lbsThe physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.