Job Information
The CHILDRENS HOME OF READING Youth Care Worker - 3rd Shift in READING, Pennsylvania
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Position Summary:
- Provide supervision, guidance, boundaries, and directions to our residents.
- Demonstrate a variety of support, communication, & compliance with CHOR's Sanctuary principles.
- Assisting with the planning and supervising of programmed activities.
- Maintain safety & security of residents and facility at all times.
- Committed to young people & the ability to act with integrity in times of stress.
- Demonstrate patience, tolerance and flexibility.
Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Paid Training & Career Advancement
- A Great Team Environment
- DailyPay -- A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
- HSA & FSA
- Life Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs & more!
Physical Demands for all Youth Care Workers The employee must have the physical ability to restrain a resident, if needed, while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management training.
Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 Years of Age
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred) with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field
- High School Diploma with at least 2 years' experience working with youth.
- Required to work on weekends as scheduled by supervisor.
- Must past all pre-employment physical & drug screening include background clearances (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV)
- Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication.
- Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit.
Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors and maintain an atmosphere of safety, support, and guidance to ensure a positive environment.
Who We Are: The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is expanding its programs to offer treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care. Today our programs allow us to meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of over 650 children and families every year! Visit BuildingKidsLives.org to learn more about our programs and who we serve.