Youth Direct Care Aide

*HIRING SWING AND MORNING SHIFTS.
STARTING PAY $18 WITH A PAY INCREASE FOR SWING SHIFTS* *Job description* JMCis a growing social purpose agency dedicated to providing a safe and authentic community to children in out-of-home care.
We are seeking qualified and caring individuals interested in working with male children between the ages of 11-17 years old (up to 5 in the house) who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Our goal is to provide an emergent and temporary, yet safe and stable environment.
SCHEDULE: CURRENT NEEDS ARE SWING AND MORNING SHIFTS This is a 24/7 facility.
Monday through Friday and Weekends.
This facility is in the Midland area in Pierce County.
POSITION SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of the Youth Direct Care aide are to supervise and support youth and to carry out the day-to-day operations of the JMC Kids Place and its program.
POSITION DUTIES & TASKS * Perform and document daily shift activities as required by program policies, contract stipulations and professional standards.
* Supervise and monitor youth, activity and rule compliance by maintaining auditory and visual line of sight.
* Assess and respond appropriately to youth’s behaviors, attitudes and dispositions.
* Conduct contraband control and confiscation procedures.
* Provide input and feedback related to resident programs, treatment and/or case plans.
* Facilitates events like meetings, therapeutic groups and other structured activities per director or on-site program manager’s direction.
* Complete intake and discharge procedures for all youth upon arrival and at exit.
* Conduct program orientations for newly arrived youth.
* Prepare informational and incident reports as necessary.
* Assist in and/ or monitor the delivery, storage, preparation and service of meals.
* Oversee resident family visitations and assists volunteers and personnel from other agencies.
* Store, monitor and dispense youth medications following program policies and procedures.
* Transports youth to outside activities in accordance with program policies and contract stipulations.
* Assumes shift lead responsibilities in the absence of the on-site program manager.
* Conduct physical grounds and facility safety checks.
* Assess, evaluate and, if necessary, report internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation and security concerns.
* Ensure compliance with all health/hygiene, safety and maintenance requirements.
* Oversee youth schoolwork, chores and cleaning responsibilities.
* Additional responsibilities as assigned.
OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Engage in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all youth, program staff, service providers and community members.
* Model competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing duties * Model pro-social and appropriate behaviors and suggest alternatives to inappropriate or disruptive behaviors.
* Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with co-workers including orienting new staff, interns and volunteers.
* Attend scheduled staff meetings, program meetings as appropriate or upon request and complete required training.
* Ability to effectively de-escalate any conflict with youth as age and behaviorally appropriate.
* Willingness to participate in pre-service and ongoing training WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a home setting.
Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in this environment.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to visually inspect clients and rooms for contraband.
Must be able to lift upwards of 25lbs, on occasion.
Be able to sit or stand continuously.
Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and reach out and above shoulders.
o Must be able to go up and down stairs be able to provide a full array of service to include cooking, cleaning, behavior management, while maintaining line of sight during wake hours.
Must be able to be awake and alert to meet clients’ needs during all shifts.
Travel Requirements: Some travel is required, is typically local or regional, to attend or provide training.
Employees may transport youth to outside activities and school and must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance if driving on company business.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the facility.
*Must be at least 21 years of age* Other requirements as stated by the Department of Children, Youth and Family Services department.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: From $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Night shift * Weekend availability Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: * Swing Shift (Preferred) * Grave Shift (Preferred) Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: From $18.
00 per hour Healthcare setting: * Group home Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Every weekend * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Midland, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person