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Form of workYouth Care Worker
Location: Marshville, NC, 28103
Are you interested in creating a safe and therapeutic environment where adolescents can heal, learn, and demonstrate the skills they need to successfully function in society?
Join our team of compassionate professionals who work daily to create a positive, healthy culture for adolescents. The Youth Care Worker establishes a positive, upbeat environment building on client strengths. These individuals create an emotionally safe, non-punitive setting that is engaging and nurturing. All progress and significant events are documented and discussed with the Treatment Team, to ensure everyone is on the same page about doing what is in the best interests of our clients.
Anderson Health Services is launching mental and behavioral health programs to provide 24/7 emotional support to clients with a history of complex trauma. The hours for this position are 7am-3pm. Everyone is dedicated to offering high quality, culturally sensitive care to adolescents in need of emotional help and support.
The Youth Care Worker at Anderson Health Services is expected to:
- Supervise at-risk youth.
- Oversee participation in group activities.
- Encourage completion of day-to-day tasks
- Provide emotional support and positive coping methods.
- Work with team to develop individualized care plans.
- Create a positive, high-energy culture for children and youth.
- Actively build an emotionally safe, non-punitive environment that is engaging and nurturing.
- Facilitate group discussion and activities.
- Problem solve and meditate conflicts between youth.
- Ensure children progress and significant events are documented and communicated with Treatment Teams
- Employ effective relationship-building and verbal de-escalation skills to manage and reduce risk.
- Ensure youth hygiene, health and safety guidelines are implemented.
- Demonstrate empathy and self-regulation skills.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED, or associate degree with a minimum of two years of population specific experience working with children ages 6-17 is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Must be 21 years and older and have a valid NC driver's license with a good driving record. Must be able to demonstrate effective self-regulation strategies. Must be coachable and willing to learn. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening and background check.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply, and we will be happy to discuss it with you!
