About this opportunity
HEARTS WITH HOPE FOUNDATION lists this Youth Care Worker opportunity in spring, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
n401(k)
nDental insurance
nHealth insurance
nPaid time off
nVision insurance
nPurpose: The Direct Care Counselor provides a safe, supportive, supervised and structured environment for children and adolescents which promotes fundamental life skills through spiritual enlightenment, emotional stability, physical well-being, self-esteem building and trauma informed care. Mentoring and building positive relationships with appropriate boundaries as the children and adolescents perform daily activities within the guidelines of the home is key. The Direct Care Counselor maintains structure and consistency within HWHF while operating a loving, caring, stable environment for clients.
nResponsibilities:
nSupervise youth at all times;
nMaintain detailed, timely and accurate documentation;
nInteract directly with youth and build positive relationships with appropriate boundaries;
nAssist in planning and executing group, program and recreational activities;
nPositively reinforce children’s efforts and accomplishments;
nBecome familiar with child’s history which includes habits, interests, and special needs;
nEnsure maintenance request form is filled out on all needed repairs and property damage;
nEnsure the safeguard of moneys belonging to HWHF or its clients;
nServe meals to each youth according to menu or special needs;
nMaintain work environment free of recognized hazards;
nProvide life skills education to youth according to the curriculum;
nInform youth on their transitional support services;
nKeep facility clean and sanitized;
nComplete quarterly inventory of each resident’s items;
nMeet all Safety Standards
nProvide transportation for clients to and from appointments, school, visits and activities as needed;
nComplete a minimum of 50 hours of in-service training hours annually in child-care services;
nEnsure continuity of care for children through effective communication with incoming staff about each child’s activities and behavior during the previous shift and any verbal or written information or instructions given by other professionals; and
nOther duties as assigned.
nShift availability: Afternoons, Overnights, and Weekends
Worksite address
spring, TX, 77391, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.