Youth Care Worker at Ain Dah Yung Our Home Center

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior management, Direct care, Conflict resolution, Case management, Meal preparation, Documentation, Crisis intervention, Supervision, Cultural competency, Communication, Problem solving, Planning and organization, Microsoft Office 365, Sanitation, Transportation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Position Summary: Primary responsibilities include assisting team members with overall operations of shelter facility and responsible for the direct care, behavior management and supervision to shelter residents, ages 5-17. This includes monitoring personal hygiene, health, medication administration, client intakes and discharges, meal preparation, kitchen clean-up and maintenance, assistance with the planning and facilitation of daily cultural & physical activities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our youth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. FT Monday thru Friday 2pm-10pm Directly responsible to the Shelter Manager and the Housing and Stabilization Director Provide direct care, behavior management, and supervision of shelter residents to ensure health and safety of everyone. This includes monitoring personal hygiene, health, medication administration, behavioral/emotional status and providing conflict resolution/counseling between residents if needed. Personal Hygiene includes brushing teeth, daily bathing/showering, brushing hair, ensure the residents are wearing clean clothes. Laundry needs to be done on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This includes youth clothing and bedding. Bedding must be changed every 3 days. Prepare healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for shelter residents in accordance with the shelter menu. Must maintain a sanitary environment by performing light maintenance duties Ensure that the kitchen is cleaned after each meal including wiping down the kitchen and dining table, storing and labeling leftovers, washing and sanitizing the dishes, and vacuuming/sweeping after meal service. Help facilitate daily engaging, interactive activities and groups of a recreational, cultural or educational nature in accordance with the weekly schedule. This may include house meetings, youth enrichment activities, outdoor activities outside of the shelter and support groups. Provide case management support as needed by providing transportation, documentation in appropriate logs and files, complete client Intakes and discharges. This includes cleaning the resident’s room, obtaining resident’s evaluation, labeling and storing belongings. Supervise parental visits. Provide emotional support to shelter residents and provide resources as needed. Must work in conjunction with other Youth Care Workers by enforcing program policies and procedures, provide emotional support to shelter residents and their families and screen crisis referrals. Provide transportation to shelter residents. Staff must ensure the driving log is complete after every ride. After each ride, staff must check the van for debris and ensure resident belongings are removed. Shelter Van must be thoroughly cleaned 1x a week. This includes disinfecting the van, vacuum, and car wash. Perform telephone coverage, screen referrals and provide information to residents and community. Attending weekly shelter staff meeting Follow the on-call posted schedule. On-Call staff need to be available by phone and prepared to come to the Shelter in Emergency circumstances. Other duties as assigned Benefits Employees who work more than 35 hours a week are eligible for ADY benefits the first of the month following hire date. Medical Dental 401(k) Vision H.S.A F.S.A - Dependent Care F.S.A - Medical Supplemental Benefits MN State Paid Medical/Family Leave PTO Paid Holidays LTD LIfe & AD&D Requirements Education/Experience: AA degree in human services, child development, elementary/secondary education or related field is preferred. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with youth who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behavior in a residential, therapeutic, group or classroom setting preferred. Candidates must be knowledgeable of the Native American Indian culture, values, and family systems. Must have the ability to work constructively with children and youth who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behaviors. Must demonstrate and promote a chemically healthy lifestyle. Must be knowledgeable of traditional Indian child-rearing methods, culture, values and family systems. Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs/issues of American Indian children in out-of-home placement. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, such as a vacuum cleaner, mop bucket w/water, and industrial cooking pots and pans. Must have the ability to stand/walk up three (3) flights of stairs repeatedly. Must have the ability to bend/squat/twist/reach constantly when emptying trash, dusting, sweeping floors, mopping floors, vacuuming, and occasionally shoveling snow. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass MN DHS background study. Base Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following. Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner. Managing Participant Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting participant needs. Establishes service criteria. Monitors participant fulfillment. Promotes participant focus. Provides training in participant service delivery. Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations. Language Ability: Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees. Mathematical Ability: Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Certificates and Licenses: Valid Minnesota Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the employee handbook. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent talking and listening. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and bending. Lifting up to 40 lbs. Be able to climb several levels of stairs. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, phones, and writing utensils. Vision requirements as required by having possession of valid Minnesota Driver’s License. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor

Responsibilities

The Youth Care Worker provides direct care, behavior management, and supervision to shelter residents aged 5-17 to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Responsibilities include meal preparation, facility maintenance, case management support, and facilitating recreational or educational activities.