Driver/Youth Care Worker

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment. 

The Driver/Youth Care worker will act as a van driver to transport youth to and from program site. This position will also provide support to program activities conducted on-site including food preparation, and assist with daily program set-up.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a van driver to transport youth to and from program site.
• Provide support to program activities conducted on-site including food preparation.
• Assist with daily program set-up.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.
• Assist with monitoring of youth on program site.
• Provide feedback to service team members (counselor/therapist/instructor/mentor) concerning issues that may be identified during interactions with program participants.
• Participate in Service Plan meetings as warranted.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, staff meetings and trainings, as instructed.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records as instructed.
• Work with youth and their families as necessary.
• Other duties or activities as assigned by the Program Director.
• Will serve as the maintenance coordinator for the BIPS facility
• Will serve as the safety officer for the BIPS program

Administrative Responsibility: 

• Maintain daily log of van usage.
• Prepare case notes as instructed
• Accept other administrative duties to support the viability and growth of the program along with adherence to policies and governing bodies.
• Other duties or activities as assigned by the Program Director.

Skills:

• Knowledge, understanding and experience working with youth, with preferences given to having worked with at-risk youth, substance abuse, trauma and/or mental illness
• Knowledge and understanding of Philadelphia’s social service system.
• Knowledge of neighborhood and community resources relevant to this population. 
• Sensitivity to racial, cultural, economic, and willingness to adopt interventions that work for different groups.
• Understanding of a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach and a willingness to adopt this approach.
• Knowledge of high-risk youth, family systems, mental health disorders and substance abuse.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to navigate throughout the city comfortably and effectively.
• Comfortable working with adolescent youth (ages 10 to 17).

Experience:

• High school diploma and at least 2 years related experience preferred.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of PA Certified Peer Specialist Training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Salary: 

• Commensurate with education and experience.
• Grade 12