Bi-Lingual Youth Care Worker (Spanish/English)

  • Board of Childcare
  • May 12, 2020
Full time Bilingual Nonprofit-Social Services

Job Description

 

Are you looking to work for an extraordinary mission of “Enriching Communities One Family at a Time”, while enjoying the best benefits and working environments?

The Board of Child Care is where you need to be!  Enjoy generous vacation and sick time; platinum level medical, dental and vision insurance; free parking and lunches;  tuition reimbursement; on the job training and opportunity to earn job specific certifications; 403b matching.  To view a summary of employee benefits visit www.boardofchildcare.org/careers. Take a look at the description below and apply through the link. 

The Board of Child Care is seeking a Bilingual Youth Care Worker.

    Essential Functions:

  • Interact with residents/students in a developmentally appropriate manner while also demonstrating knowledge of trauma informed care practices.
  • Ensures that the student to teaching staff ratio is adequate and consistent with federal, state and agency regulations.
  • Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by implementing the school-wide behavior management system.
  • Assists with residential functions such as helping residents complete the morning routine and transitioning residents/students to and from destinations by before, during and after the school day.
  • Participate as needed in classroom instruction, activities and routines, under the direction of designated teaching personnel.
  • Assure that established routines are followed, for example: supervising meals and participating in recreational and physical education activities.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in the living unit/classroom.
  • Participate in treatment process for assigned youth.
  • Encourage youth in their academic pursuits, providing individualized support based on the needs of the youth.
  • Maintain a log/utilize incident report process.
  • Assure that administrative and/or departmental expectations are met.
  • Ensure the completion of required assessments and data reporting in compliance with federal, state and agency regulations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of cultural diversity, including the ability to develop systems and practices that are inclusive of diverse staff members and responsive to the cultural needs of the client population served.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with both Board of Child Care and Office of Refugee Resettlement Policy and Procedures relating to the care and supervision of Unaccompanied Children. This includes knowledge of legal background and authority governing the practice as related to working with Unaccompanied Children.
  • Work with adolescents with cultural and social differences
  • Work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of child care and education.
  • Establish relationships with children and adolescents on a group and individual basis, gaining their trust & confidence.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Not eligible for flex schedule. Essential during inclement weather.

When school is not in session, will be assigned to work in a unit; hours will be determined by unit supervisor, based on agency needs.

Required Education and Experience

  • High School diploma with minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelors in Human Services or related field.
  • Ability to speak, read and write Spanish

 

The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Apply for vacancies as appropriate by going to https://www.boardofchildcare.org/careers/view-open-jobs/

 

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