ORR Youth Shelter - Bilingual (Spanish) Youth Care Worker (AM)

A New Leaf's licensed and accredited 24-hour youth shelter for children (ages 12-17) that offer specialized case management for the purpose of family reunification. Meals, education and warm place to sleep are provided along with activities to keep the children’s spirits up and deliver round-the-clock care.

Our dedicated staff provide a safe and stable environment in which to foster the optimal growth and development of each child. Supporting objectives include improved physical health, improved education/vocation skill development and timely family reunification and/or release planning.

We are searching for a full time Spanish/English Bilingual  Youth Care Worker AM to be a part of the already amazing and dedicated team

Pay: $20.80 hourly
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday - 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Mesa, AZ
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent "line of sight" supervision for clients.                                                               
• Document (verbal/written) and submit significant and routine paperwork regarding client and programmatic activities; including, Significant Incident Reports/ Incident Reports (SIR/ IR), National School Lunch Program (NSLP) logs, and medication logs.      
• Complete client Daily Progress Reports (DPR), daily.  Accurately document client participation, behavior and activities through the shift.  
• Assist and monitor client's self-administration of prescribed medication.  
• Maintain communication and perform tasks to assist in promoting the physical and emotional health of clients (i.e. nutrition, etc.)                            
• Provide verbal crisis intervention and counseling to clients. 
• Provide for client needs within scope of program practices and policies.           
• Collaborate with Clinical Team to observe, learn, practice, and effectively implement approved therapeutic interventions.                      
• Escort exiting clients to airport and flight gate.  Support client exit by handling exit documents, picking up client ticket, explaining security check process, and coordinating with airline staff to escort unaccompanied minor. 
• Monitor condition and safety of campus and report any concerns or maintenance issues to supervisors.                              

Qualifications:

• High School or GED required
• Associate degree in human services field, preferred
• Bilingual; possess effective verbal and written language skills in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 1-year experience working with youth required
• Experience working independently, preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Gym Reimbursement
• Education Reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass various background checks
• Must be able to provide proof of Immunizations (Varicella, MMR, TDAP & Flu)
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
• Current Auto Liability Insurance
• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age