Job description

JOB
Under the general direction of the Assistant Youth Center Director or designated supervisory personnel, provides direct care supervision to residents of the Youth Center. Assists in providing a safe, secure environment and implementing treatment programs.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides direct care supervision of residents and assists in providing input on resident's behaviors and planning, and follows plans in carrying out daily activities. Works as a member of a team, attending team meetings to provide input on resident behaviors and planning, and follows plans in carrying out daily activities. Prepares documentation of residents behaviors and actions daily, using point sheets, observation notes in resident log book, incident reports, shift change notes, resident files, and related documentation. Provides informal one-on-one counseling to assist residents in decision-making. Discusses various matters of concern with youths and serves as an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court hearings, homework and general interpersonal relationships. Refers residents to mental health professionals for consultation when appropriate. Supervises resident's daily hygienic procedures and related activities; to include distributing clothing, personal need items, supervising daily hygienic procedures and related activities. Organizes and participates in recreational activities, such as arts/crafts, games, gym events, outdoor activities, and other activities. May develop and teach additional programs with approval of CCYC administrators.Transports, escorts, and monitors residents to appointments, court hearings, visitations, etc. Performs and assists with intakes of residents to gather information, searches residents for contraband, and assesses resident's potential for suicide and health concerns, and provides orientations for residents on CCYC program rules and materials. Conducts admission procedures for new residents and updates census and status reports.Assists teachers, trainers and volunteers by serving as an aide in the classroom and dealing with disciplinary matters as necessary. Assists residents with their classroom work, homework and studying as necessary. Instructs and supervises the residents in the performance of daily housekeeping chores and cleaning duties. Performs laundry duties and various other housekeeping duties. Assists with the management of the token economy, behavior management or modification techniques, and other strategies in accordance with approved training, individual treatment plans, policies and procedures. Intervenes when necessary in crisis situations in accordance with policy and procedures for physical and mechanical restraints, room confinements, or other appropriate action. Submits information to Shift Supervisor/Director on more serious disciplinary actions. Understands and identifies stages of group development and can modify group management strategies accordingly. Supervises Youth Center residents to ensure that adequate security measures are met, including making security checks, taking resident counts, performing room checks, and monitoring security cameras.Assesses medical emergencies, administers first aid, dispenses authorized medications, complies with nutritional requirements and treatments as ordered by medical staff, sets-up after hour emergency medical care, and adheres to universal precautions.

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