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Company Name : Harris County
Location : Houston, TX 77081
Position : Youth Worker

Job Description : Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Relief Youth Worker supervises, monitors, and counsels, residents in the shelter in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Licensing Division. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Transports youth when necessary.
Organizes and participates in program and recreational activities.
Counsels assigned residents experiencing emotional distress in order to help them accept their past, cope with their present and plan for their future.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with the youth and utilizes the behavior management system as a teaching tool.
Ensures that the youth’s needs are met, and appropriate personnel are informed.
Ensures the opportunities for skill development in the areas of personal hygiene, decision making, independent living skills and problem solving occurs for youth in the program.
Ensures that youth are dressed and groomed appropriately for scheduled activities.
Ensures that residents clean their rooms/areas thoroughly.
Discusses with youth issues related to any incidents of emotional distress, provides non-judgmental feedback and documents encounters.
Reports child abuse allegations and emotional or physical abuse of a child according to minimum standards and Kinder Shelter policy and procedures.
Completes incident reports as needed.
Completes progress notes for each resident and notes all pertinent information in client file.
Accurately completes intakes, discharges, and progress notes in a timely manner.
Plans, organizes, and provides organized activities during free time to enhance social skills, and emotional development.
Addresses unacceptable behavior when required in order to maintain a safe environment for all residents and staff.
Intervenes when youth are engaging in behaviors that are contrary to program rules.
Encourages youth to comply with program rules in a non-confrontational manner.
Uses behavior management program as a teaching tool.
Utilizes assessment skills and critical thinking in decision making.
Documents all incidents involving youth accidents, injuries, illness, signs of emotional distress, medications, and other information on required forms.
Utilizes assessment skills to determine response to incidents.
Documents all incidents accurately and timely.
Completes documentation prior to ending shift or leaving for the day.
Completes progress notes that reflect assessment, intervention, and planning for youth interactions.
Arrives at work on time and calls in when absent or lateness is unavoidable and uses time clock as required.
Follows agency protocol when taking off work or calling in sick.
May be required to assume responsibilities of shift supervisor as needed.
Provides a safe environment for all youth and staff in the shelter.
Reports and completes work orders as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call
(713) 274-5445 or email.

ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related to Social Services field.
Two (2) continuous years of full-time paid work experience providing direct care supervision for youth ages (12-17) in a residential care, juvenile justice or social services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Reliable transportation with a Valid Driver’s License and liability insurance.
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention, First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of protective services, child and family development, child management, family systems, community resources, and Justice of the Peace processes.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation and records management.
Skill in empathizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software including electronic case management.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, family members, school and government officials, community partners, and the general public.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night.

Additional Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

NOTE
: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Casework experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

General Information

HOURS:

3:00pm-11:00pm – 11pm-7:00am

LOCATION:

6300 Chimney Rock, Houston Texas 77081

SALARY:

$42,286.40 – $47,195.20 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods.
Plus Mileage Reimbursement.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, all applicants are subject to passing a background check and drug screening.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular

(full-time)
positions:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Flexible schedules (varies by department)

Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County’s behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx

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