Youth Care Worker
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Job DetailsJob LocationMain Building - Kansas City, MODescriptionJob Overview: The Youth Care Worker will help youth, ages 12-17, who are experiencing homelessness, feel safe and secure while within the Youth Shelter. They will directly supervise and monitor the daily activities of youth and interact with them while providing a safe structured environment.Responsibilities/Duties:Models positive and healthy relationship building by treating all participants, staff and volunteers equitably with caring, kindness, respect, safety and dignityDirectly supervise and monitor daily activities of youth; interact with youth while providing a safe structured environment.Document all significant events/encounters including observed behavior, all telephone contacts, all visits by family, friends, and other agency representatives, medication(s) administered, performance of assigned chores, rule infractions and other required information.The administrator approved medications according to the guidelines of the Missouri Child Care Association.Interact with youth in an effective, healthy and professional manner to implement daily program activities and to ensure positive peer interactions.Complete the required daily unit reports (staff communication log, staff progress notes, etc.)Answer telephone and crisis line calls. Complete intake and discharge procedures.Participate in staff meetings, community networking opportunities, and the required 40 hours of training annually. Lead youth in pre-approved group activities and outings.Conduct periodic room checks.Works with coworkers, supervisors and staff from other departments to solve problems and to improve processesOther duties as assignedBending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting and reaching is required. The team member must be able to lift 25 lbs.Be able to travel between locations for meetings and training throughout the local communityFull time team members will be part of an on-call rotationMay help with transportation to activities or obligations outside of the shelter.QualificationsQualifications: Two years of verifiable work experience in a related field; or two years college and verifiable work experience. Working with diverse and underserved populations preferred.Must be at least 21 years old.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population of participants, service providers and staffValues diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; understands power, privilege and inequityAdapts to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectivesDemonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of workApplies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely expectations, listens to people's ideas and concerns, resolves confrontations, disagreements and complaints in a constructive manner Ability to exercise independent judgment, using analysis, experience and perspective in solving problems or communicating decisions or actionsEffective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to garner trust, respect and confidence from othersAbility to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environmentA collaborative team member who is also a strong leader with well-developed organizational and time management skillsAbility to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas and addresses issues in a constructive mannerMS Office experience, especially OutlookMust pass criminal records check and pre-employment drug screeningMust have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance