Youth Care Worker

Austin, TX
Full Time
SAFE Children's Shelter
Entry Level

Youth Care Worker

SAFE Children’s Shelter seeks a full-time Youth Care Worker. Our Children’s shelter serves youth in foster care ages 0-22. Every child we serve has trauma in their history. Our Youth Care Workers play a mentor role for our youth. Overall our daily goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment on a daily basis.

About SAFE:

SAFE’s mission is our name: Stop Abuse For Everyone. We achieve our mission by acknowledging and responding to the intersection of child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
The SAFE Alliance grew out of the courageous work of the Center for Battered Women, the Austin Rape Crisis Center, and the Austin Children’s Shelter, all respected, women-led human service agencies created by volunteers and informed by survivors who needed support, safety and justice.
With over 20 programs and 400 staff, we have been serving the Austin community and beyond for over 30 years.
The SAFE Alliance strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; LGBTQ+ identified people; gender-nonconforming people; individuals with disabilities; veterans; and people who speak a language in addition to English.

About this position:

We need you to fill the role of Youth Care Worker. This is a FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT position at our Rathgeber Village Campus. We will pay you an hourly salary of $18.00 per hour. Currently the available shifts are:
- Front Half AM (Sun-Weds 6am-3pm)
- Front Half PM (Sun-Weds 2pm-11pm)
- Back Half AM (Weds-Sat 6am-3pm)
- Back Half PM (Weds-Sat 2pm-11pm)

Key Duties:

Monitoring the behavior and activities of children and youth in a residential child care setting.
Providing a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment.
Providing direct care programs and services to assigned children.
Serving as a positive role model to the children and youth.
Applying approved behavior modification techniques to de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
Performing physical containments of youth when necessary to prevent harm to self or to others.
Providing positive reinforcement and support to youth.
Demonstrate ability to manage emotions and perform in high pressure and/or crisis situation with calm, care, and unconditional positive regard for youth.

Qualifications:

Be 21 years of age or older.
Have a valid, State of Texas Driver’s License, and:
- At least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age; and
- An acceptable driving record; and
  - If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of beginning employment.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
One year experience working with youth, especially when working with youth in a residential or foster care setting preferred.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check), as well as submit to a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
Adhere to our Guiding Principles, Mission, Core Competencies and Confidentiality Policy.
All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

About our benefits:

Full-time employees receive employer paid health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance. *
Optional dental, vision and pet insurance. *
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, and 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 4 Personal Holidays, 7 Paid holidays, and more*
We’ll provide you with an amazing work environment where you’ll get to make a difference every day.

*Benefits are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility is dependent upon FTE, status, etc.

For a more comprehensive list of all openings at SAFE, please visit our job board.

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Please indicate which shift(s) you are interested in:* Front Half AM (Sun- Weds, 6am - 3pm)Front Half PM (Sun - Weds, 2pm - 11pm)Back Half AM (Weds - Sat, 6am - 3pm)Back Half PM (Weds - Sat, 2pm - 11pm)

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