Share Email Opening Title Youth Direct Care Worker  About the Organization St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) is a non-profit, human services agency dedicated to serving the most vulnerable. Every year, thousands of lives are transformed through the agency's programs which include foster care, adoption, mental health counseling, refugee services, and an Immigration Law Clinic. Located in Michigan's capital and with more than 70+ years of compassionate service to the community, STVCC is proud to have forged relationships with community partners of almost every creed. STVCC's work is carried out by employees (and interns/volunteers) and we welcome those passionate about serving others to join us on this journey of providing help and hope.   Category Direct Care   Description Multiple Postions Available; Full-Time, Part-Time and On-Call Provides the children in the Residential Treatment Programs direct care support and counseling based on the asset building treatment plans developed by the therapist and treatment team. Assures that a positive, non-coercive, non-punitive and strength-based therapeutic milieu is maintained so all children are treated with dignity and respect and are able to progress towards being safe and thriving physically, emotionally, and spiritually. •Insures that all residents are closely monitored and supervised at all times on and off grounds. •Regularly familiarizes self with information pertaining to the youth, unit dynamics and activities by reading files, logs, hall calendar, etc. •Participates in planning and implementing the activities of the living halls and individual resident. •Provides oversight of family visits, tutor/mentor meetings, spiritual programming or worship services and other visits as indicated by the therapist, individual treatment plan or program procedures. •Insures that all specific duties unique to each work shift are completed (e.g. groups, laundry, meal duties, etc.). •Completes all required paperwork with clarity, in a timely manner and in line with program policies and procedures including resident logs and incident reports. •Dispenses medications as directed by medical personnel and according to agency policies and procedures. •Regularly transports clients for medical appointments, recreation outings and other appointments or activities. •Attends all required supervision appointments, team meetings, trainings and other meetings. •Effectively follows the procedures outlined in the Residential Staff Manual.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Hours Varied days/shifts   Salary Range $10.25/hour (raise at 6 months and annual raises thereafter according to the CBA)   Location St. Vincent Catholic Charities - Lansing   Open Date 8/21/2019   Position Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED required, Bachelor degree in human service field preferred. Experience and strong desire to work with emotionally impaired youth ages 5-17 helpful. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. •Mobility and capacity to manage a violent and/or self-abusive child when restraint is required to assure safety. •Ability to stand and/or walk up to 8 hours per shift. Work involves talking, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. •Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. •May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Driving as needed throughout the day. •Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal for extended periods of time. •Noise in the work environment is usually moderately quiet but can be very loud at times. •Work in an environment with various degrees of discomfort. •Emotionally able to work with information that may be traumatic in nature, as well as, work with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma.   Signing Bonus $200.00   Benefits Annual Pay Raises / Paid Time Off for PT and FT positions / Retirement Pension Plan for EE''''s classified over 20 hrs/wk / Holiday Pay and Full Benefits Package with FT position   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Additional Information   Close Date   Full Job Description Youth Advocate I.docx  Benefits Information None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://STVINCENTCATHOLICCHARITIES.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Adoption Program Supervisor in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Legal Assistant in Lansing, MI Posted on: 2/12/2024 [Apply Now] Legal Case Manager in Lansing, MI Posted on: 3/18/2024 [Apply Now] Refugee Services Employment Assistant in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Refugee Services Case Manager - Kiswahili/Kinyarwanda Languages in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/2/2024 [Apply Now]

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