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Youth Care Worker-Shelter FT

Lancaster County · US

Starting Compensation: $45,697. 60/Annually Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career...

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Starting Compensation: $45,697.60/Annually Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community! Job Description: JOB SUMMARY Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Shift Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Observe and document behavior of detained youth. Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth. Explain and reinforce rules of operation with detained youth. Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs. Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures. Interact and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors. Meet, greet, and search detained youth during the admissions process. Physically manage detained youth to prevent injury, as needed. Transport detained youth to court and medical appointments....