Bilingual(Spanish/English) Youth Care Worker

The Villages is opening a Long-Term Foster Care program for youth in the custody of the Office of Refugee and Resettlement. Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) speaking and writing is a requirement. We have part time openings on all shifts & full-time openings on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) only.

The Youth Care Worker utilizes the established house program to assure a consistent environment for the youth in their care. The Youth Care Worker establishes and maintains a positive, adult/youth relationship with each youth in the home, caring for those youth as directed by the supervisor and Policy & Procedure and participates in the operation of all aspects of the home as directed by the supervisor. Provides line of sight and sound at all times for the children.

1. Provides appropriate supervision of youth at all times as directed by supervisor and Policy and Procedure and house protocol. Provides line of sight and sound supervision of youth at all times. (E)

2. Provides situational training as directed by the supervisor. Topics may include: personal hygiene, personal responsibility, health and independent living skills. Provides basic hygiene and health services through example and instruction. (E)

3. Teaches home management skills. Topics may include: menu planning, cooking, cleaning, operating appliances and basic home maintenance. (E)

4. Assures that clothing is appropriate for the youth and enforces the House’s dress code. (E)

5. Ensures each youth in the home has all of the rights provided in “The Rights of Children in Care at The Villages, Inc.” as adopted by the Board and printed in the Policy and Procedures Manual. (E)

6. Participates with the youth in positive leisure time activities and age appropriate social events in the community as directed by the supervisor.

And more.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: A minimum age of 21 years, with at least 3 years age difference between the youth care worker and oldest youth who can be admitted to the house. A high school diploma or GED. Pass a KBI and CANIS background check. A good driving record in order to be insured by The Villages’ insurance company. Be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds. Characteristics that will enable the development of positive and caring relationships with the youth in their care.

BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Must be fluent (reading/writing and speaking/hearing) in both English and Spanish.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrence, KS 66047 (Required)

Work Location: In person