Full Time Direct Care Staff (16-20 Year Old Group Home)
Old Colony YMCA, New Bedford, MA, United States
Overview
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Assigned Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment. The Youth Care Advocate ensures that YMCA, DCF and DEEC policies are applied. He/she is responsible to apply his/her own skills, experience and interests while interacting and counseling clients. The Youth Care Advocate maintains a positive role model for clients, enhances their self-worth and provides encouragement so that they may reach their full potential. The Youth Care Advocate contributes to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in their job and cooperating with co-workers and the Program Director. They reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Responsibilities
The program requires 24-hour staffing. Staff may be mandated to stay until staffing ratios are in accordance with EEC guidelines.
Ensure all security procedures, as outlined in the Operations Manual, are followed in full to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for clients and staff.
Closely monitor all clients in all phases of their daily activities and during their night routine and ensure that all rules and regulations of the program are followed both on and off the unit.
Plan, implement and supervise activities during free time for clients (games, discussions, etc.).
Conduct thorough intake and discharge procedures, including all paperwork and careful storage and labeling of clients’ belongings and valuables.
Complete all paperwork and documentation as needed, including log entries, van mileage, incident reports, meal count sheets, clinical reports, security sheets, etc., prior to completion of shift.
Prevent crisis situations from escalating and assist in crisis situations by intervening and counseling clients in a calm, professional manner and utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills, and if necessary, physical restraints.
Attend and participate in all required program meetings and professional trainings.
Maintain required certifications and may be required to MAP certified within six months of start date depending on DCF program.
Accept advocacy responsibilities (coach, mentor and support) for assigned residents.
Report any suspected child abuse to the Supervisor on duty or DCF.
Supervise, prepare and assist in meal preparation and laundry chores.
Be punctual in attendance and follow the program’s policies and procedures.
Receive permission from Program Director or designee prior to leaving shift to ensure proper staff coverage.
Maintain YMCA, DCF, DEEC policies and procedures. Adhere to CARF standards.
Work as part of a team with co-workers.
Follow the dress code policy.
Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time.
Assist other OCY programs as directed.
Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
Ensure emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are posted in the program and followed by all.
Complete supply inventories upon request.
Provide professional and courteous telephone service to all contacts when needed.
Occasionally, use of personal vehicle may be required; mileage will be reimbursed for Old Colony Y assignments.
Requirements
High school education or the equivalent.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Must be able to read and write cohesively for incident reporting.
Yearly completion of DEEC required and OCY training programs.
Must have an active and valid driver’s license.
This position is 40 hours a week.
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Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Assigned Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment. The Youth Care Advocate ensures that YMCA, DCF and DEEC policies are applied. He/she is responsible to apply his/her own skills, experience and interests while interacting and counseling clients. The Youth Care Advocate maintains a positive role model for clients, enhances their self-worth and provides encouragement so that they may reach their full potential. The Youth Care Advocate contributes to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in their job and cooperating with co-workers and the Program Director. They reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Responsibilities
The program requires 24-hour staffing. Staff may be mandated to stay until staffing ratios are in accordance with EEC guidelines.
Ensure all security procedures, as outlined in the Operations Manual, are followed in full to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for clients and staff.
Closely monitor all clients in all phases of their daily activities and during their night routine and ensure that all rules and regulations of the program are followed both on and off the unit.
Plan, implement and supervise activities during free time for clients (games, discussions, etc.).
Conduct thorough intake and discharge procedures, including all paperwork and careful storage and labeling of clients’ belongings and valuables.
Complete all paperwork and documentation as needed, including log entries, van mileage, incident reports, meal count sheets, clinical reports, security sheets, etc., prior to completion of shift.
Prevent crisis situations from escalating and assist in crisis situations by intervening and counseling clients in a calm, professional manner and utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills, and if necessary, physical restraints.
Attend and participate in all required program meetings and professional trainings.
Maintain required certifications and may be required to MAP certified within six months of start date depending on DCF program.
Accept advocacy responsibilities (coach, mentor and support) for assigned residents.
Report any suspected child abuse to the Supervisor on duty or DCF.
Supervise, prepare and assist in meal preparation and laundry chores.
Be punctual in attendance and follow the program’s policies and procedures.
Receive permission from Program Director or designee prior to leaving shift to ensure proper staff coverage.
Maintain YMCA, DCF, DEEC policies and procedures. Adhere to CARF standards.
Work as part of a team with co-workers.
Follow the dress code policy.
Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time.
Assist other OCY programs as directed.
Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
Ensure emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are posted in the program and followed by all.
Complete supply inventories upon request.
Provide professional and courteous telephone service to all contacts when needed.
Occasionally, use of personal vehicle may be required; mileage will be reimbursed for Old Colony Y assignments.
Requirements
High school education or the equivalent.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Must be able to read and write cohesively for incident reporting.
Yearly completion of DEEC required and OCY training programs.
Must have an active and valid driver’s license.
This position is 40 hours a week.
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