Youth Care Worker - 3rd Shift

Job Description: Being a youth care worker is not just a career – it’s a calling. FOR MORE THAN 170 YEARS, BELLEWOOD HOME FOR CHILDREN AND BROOKLAWN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES HAVE WORKED TO NURTURE THOUSANDS OF KENTUCKY’S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. Must be at least 21 years old. Purpose The Youth Care Worker I is responsible for providing a variety of direct care services to residents, assisting professional staff in the implementation of individual treatment plans, and ensuring the effective operation of the residential program. Essential Job Functions -Teaches and monitors behaviors/skills according to individualized treatment plans using the Psycho-Educational Model (PEM) -Models appropriate relationships with youth and staff -Teaches meal preparation and living skills. -Attends consultation meetings. -Monitors and maintains a safe living and learning environment for youth (e.g., bed checks, recreational activities, educational activities, etc.) -Attends to youths' medical/physical conditions. -Assists in the preparation of youth summaries and reports (e.g., clinical summaries, behavioral report cards, discharge summaries, incident reports, etc.) -Assists in processing documents for youth intake and departure. -Participates in Safe Crisis Management as needed. -Updates youth files -Participates in shift transition meetings. -Attends weekly staff meetings and daily feedback sessions. -Transports youth to and from cottage/campus to school, appointments, and outings. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field of study desired. Must be at least 21 years old. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database software, training software, and time and attendance software. Pay $18.00 per hour plus $3.00 per hour shift differential. Additional pay based on Residential Experience and/or a Bachelor's degree. Time Type: Full time We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Bellewood & Brooklawn employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Bellewood & Brooklawn. Health & Wellness Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability - Company Paid Wellness Programs - Company Paid Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance - Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Retirement and Financial Planning Services Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Career Development and Growth At Bellewood & Brooklawn training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders Bellewood & Brooklawn provides staff with industry best practices and processes Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being Bellewood & Brooklawn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status. Bellewood & Brooklawn heals the hearts and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from in-home services and outpatient care to residential treatment and therapeutic foster care, Bellewood & Brooklawn works to reduce disruption in children’s lives, help them heal from the effects of abuse and neglect, and promote well-being among families. At Bellewood & Brooklawn, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.

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