YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST (OVN SHIFT) - TOUCHSTONE

SJRC Texas - New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels, TX

About the position

We invite you to join our team at SJRC Texas to offer a healing environment for children and youth who have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Individual treatment plans, a homelike environment and highly trained staff all help each child gain success. Because we are a facility that houses youth 24/7 we do require a flexible schedule (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for abused/neglect youth through a therapeutic and trauma informed framework.
• Collaborate with the entire team and schedule regular meetings to coordinate all the needs of the children.
• Communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and others necessary to care for the needs of children.
• Provide emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy.
• Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach clients critical thinking skills and assist with behavioral problems.
• Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining.
• Model positive parenting, family, and individual relationship skills.
• Maintain contact and records with both internal and external agencies regarding youth's behaviors and progress.
• Prepare written records for program budgeting, weekly menus, and tracking youth progress.
• Teach and model positive values and ethical behaviors.
• Assist with supervising activities assigned to direct care staff.
• Assist youth with laundering personal laundry.
• Manage the daily operating schedule of the residence and assist with youth transportation needs.
• Adhere to all SJRC Touchstone policies and procedures.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Administrator on duty.
• Attend scheduled trainings and staff meetings.
• Document USDA food program data.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and contract requirements.
• Ensure safety and supervision of youth.
• Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Report campus maintenance to the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable car.
• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass reference verification procedure.
• Ability to attend all required trainings.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing all assigned tasks.
• Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.

Nice-to-haves

• College degree or credit is preferred.