LF-LYCW2-05.21 Lead Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift - Los Fresnos

Company: Caliburn International
Location: Los Fresnos
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

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SCOPE:

The Lead Youth Care Worker (LYCW) is responsible for the oversight and operational performance of all Youth Care Workers (YCW) in the Operations Center of an on-site children's residential facility. Functions as the liaison with other leads and any other on-site vendors. This position is responsible for ensuring all Youth Care Workers are performing according to contract policies and are providing a line of sight supervision of minors at all times. They may be assigned to various departments such as Clothing, Inventory, Laundry, Valuables, Phone Call, etc. They ensure contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential facility. Reports to the Supervisor Youth Care Worker.

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHSi is recognized.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct supervision youth caseworkers and ensure they maintain line-of-sight at all times.

Provides documentation of supervision by completing a supervisory log for all staff supervised.

Completes all required documentation that pertains to the assigned department in a timely fashion that may include daily reports.

Ensures appropriate shelter care and line of sight supervision of unaccompanied minors by assigned staff is handled appropriately and is organized.

Supports the Site Lead through formal or informal supervision and provides staff with ongoing feedback.

Communicates frequently with shift supervisor.

Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another depending on department assigned.

Participates in ongoing meetings, conferences, training programs as required.

Provides coverage for assigned staff when needed.

Responsible for adhering to all CHSi, contract agency, and other state regulations.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs duties in a safe manner.

Follows the corporate safety policy.

Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.

Encourages co-workers to work safely.

Identifies "close calls" and/or safety concerns to supervisory.

Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.

Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1 years of experience leading others.

Bilingual in Spanish and English (Read, Write, Speak).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with computer, common office equipment, and MS Office products required.

Must have the capacity to adapt to diverse situations.

Must have the ability to resolve unforeseen problems with little or no direction from manager.

Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Clean criminal background check.

Minimum age of 21 years or older.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in the human services related field.

2 years of supervisory experience.

2 years of experience in childcare or residential care for adolescents.

1 year of operations experience.

Knowledge of government property, shipping, packing, and logistical operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs.

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Able to withstand changing environmental conditions with weather (rain, heat, lightning, and winds).

Able to withstand and manipulate through construction areas, sports fields, etc.

Caliburn International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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