Date Posted: March 10, 2021 Date closed: Until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send letters of intent or resume via Indeed, via mail to: HR

Box/YCW, COMPASS Family and Community Services, 535 Marmion Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio

44502 or via email at jobs@compassfamily.org.

Department: Residential, Daybreak

Title: Youth Care Worker

Salary/Shift: MIDNIGHT SHIFT; WEEKENDS

Part Time or Full Time

$11.00 plus a .40 shift differential for Midnights

Full Time position includes Comprehensive Benefits Package

General Duties:

▪ MONITOR / SUPERVISE RESIDENT ACTIVITY: Be aware of whereabouts of residents

and visitors during shift. During midnight shifts, complete bed checks regularly. Assure

that residents are awakened on time for school. Complete daily communication logs.

Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation to minimize problematic resident behavior.

Supervise Residents’ in completing chores and assist when needed. Assist with meal

preparation as needed. Monitor movies, video games, etc. used by residents for

appropriate content. Supervise residents’ self-administration of medications according to

guidelines. Provide supportive environment for residents in the shelter. Become familiar

with each client’s case, approved telephone and visitor contacts, and community

services (school, counselor, probation officer, etc.) At the end of each shift, provide

incoming staff with a summary of each resident’s whereabouts and any pertinent issues,

such as illness, new stressors, or schedule changes that would be needed for the

incoming shift to work efficiently.

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▪ INTERACTION WITH CLIENTS: Obtain telephone referrals as needed, complete

referral checklist, and refer to professional or on-call staff as specified in program

procedures. Complete initial intake interview of clients upon admission as needed.

Assist with completion of discharge paperwork as needed. Assure that

parents/guardians prepare individual dosage envelopes for any prescription medications

needed by residents. Prepare medication log for those residents who have prescription

medications. Assist with planning of resident outings, transport residents, and supervise

residents on outings. Assist with planning of in-house recreational and enrichment

activities and supervise activities. Provide transportation, in agency or personal vehicle,

for residents going to and from school as needed. Intervene immediately if residents

display inappropriate behavior or engage in conflict with each other. Intervene

immediately and notify on-call staff if residents engage in behavior that presents a risk

for safety. Ability to relate to and work with clients, including but not limited to:

Demonstrates ability to accept behavioral and cultural differences in clients. Provides

constructive criticism and positive encouragement to clients, according to Positive Youth

Development principles. Provides warmth, positive regard, and health boundaries in

relationships with clients.

▪ INSURANCE OF CLIENT SAFETY AND WELL-BEING: Assure that building is secured

properly during shift, including keeping appropriate doors locked and windows closed

and locked. During midnight shift, monitor security cameras and conduct regular bed

checks. Maintain First Aid and CPR certification and obtain annual TB test. Assist with

monitoring safety in the house; assure that the residents have unplugged and

appropriately stored small appliances such as toaster, blow dryer and flat irons. Monitor

resident use of exercise equipment as needed.

▪ FACILITY MANAGEMENT: Answer telephone, take appropriate messages, and

complete referral phone calls according to program procedures. Report any equipment

malfunction or property damage. Report to on-call or program director immediately in

case of emergency maintenance needs. At the end of each shift, assure that the house

is clean and meets health standards, particularly kitchen cleanliness. Assist with storage

of food as needed. Assure that incoming residents have clean linens, towels, and

personal care items and that residents leaving have stripped their beds and cleaned

their living areas before discharge. Follow agency and program procedures, including

those related to schedule changes or absences. Complete incident reports as needed.

During midnight shift, assist with house laundry (linens) and complete residents chore

lists for the next day.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB:

Education/experience: Minimum of high school diploma. College level training in human services

preferred.

Technology: Microsoft Office, EMR experience

Miscellaneous requirements: Criminal background check; clean drug screen, clear driving record; TB

Test, CPR/Firs Aid Training preferred. Standing walking, climbing stairs and or ladders, hearing, seeing,

smelling, as well as staying awake. Lifting varies, must have ability to carry normal household items.

Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens in acute situations.

Must meet COMPASS automobile liability insurance carrier guidelines to be insurable under the

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

EOE-M/F/H including persons with disabilities and veterans

COMPASS policy. Note: COMPASS clients should be transported using a COMPASS vehicle, if a

COMPASS vehicle is not available then the staff member is responsible to verify that they maintain

adequate coverage through their personal carrier. If a COMPASS vehicle is not available, then the staff

member is responsible to verify that they maintain coverage through their personal carrier for business

related travel, including the transporting of clients, and must provide proof of coverage to COMPASS prior

to transporting any COMPASS clients.

Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and overnight shifts.

Non-Exempt: Eligible for over time.