Youth Care Worker
Fullerton, CA 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description
Youth Care Worker

Position Summary:

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with youth, demonstrates appropriate boundaries, and ensures appropriate care and supervision.

Essential Duties:

  • Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA)and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
  • Demonstrate effective and consistent Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
  • Maintain vigilant supervision of youth placed in 24/7 care.
  • Actively engage and encourage youth towards their treatment goals and in daily living.
  • Regularly transport youth to appointments, recreation activities, court, family visits, etc.
  • Prepare timely and accurate documentation.
  • Understand and retain instructions for complex tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Compassionate caregivers wanted to supervise children and youth in a short term shelter. High School
Diploma or equivalent degree and a minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare
field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting. Must care about the safety and
well-being of youth, and be able to provide structure, consistency, and kindness.

Additional Requirements:

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
  • Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training
    including, but not limited to, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR.
  • Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.

Salary Range: $42,640 - $46,904
The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience


EOE, including disability/vets.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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