Youth Care Workers
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Now hiring Youth Care Workers for the emergency Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) program (Health and Human Services) in Glorieta, NM (camp grounds). The Youth Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care supervision and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for Unaccompanied Children (UC) in accordance to Office of Refugee.
Job Details:
Rotating Days; Minimum 40 hours per week; nights / weekends
Starting at $18 / hour
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
6 months employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting
Must be able to work extended shifts during periods of influx, including 12-hr shifts at least once a week or more, weekend rotations may be required
Ability to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment
Always demonstrated ability to establish trust and a positive rapport with children and work within ethical boundaries
Ability to provide conflict resolution and de-escalation skills to ensure the well-being and safety of residents
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to give and follow written and oral instructions
Proficient with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and documentation programs/database
Vacancy expired!