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Youth Care Worker Part-time WEEKENDS

Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Cañon City, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Background Investigation, Behavioral Intervention, Child and Youth Services, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Crisis Management, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Futures, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Leadership, Military, Nonprofit, Philosophy, Progress Reports, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Metrics, Recreation, Risk, Service Delivery, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Cañon City, CO
POSTED
21 days ago
Now Hiring: Direct Care | Youth Care Worker Part-time Location: Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, 700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO 81212Salary: $30.00 per hourJob Type: Part-timeShift: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 7:45AM - 3:15PMHELPING PEOPLE, HELPING FAMILIES, HELPING THE COMMUNITYImmediate openings for Direct Care | Youth Care Worker to work directly with Adolescents in a residential mental health setting. Start a career that makes a difference in people's lives!As a Direct Care | Youth Care Worker, you will be part of a team providing medically necessary mental health treatment services and direct supervision to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems, and/or experiencing chronic or acute mental disorders which require active treatment.Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families.Youth Care Worker:Provides direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan.Documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.Reports significant client changes in behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and emotional issues.Collaborates with the educational team and client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan.Implements the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc.Facilitates and documents various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula.Conducts scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security.Conducts outside building security checks when working on overnight shift.Completes security calls to Night Supervisor when working on overnight shift.Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.Hiring Requirements:High School Diploma or GED and TWO-years human service experience OR 60 college credit hours.Bachelor or Associate degreeMust possess a valid Colorado Driver’s LicenseMust be 21 years of age or olderMust be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screeningMust pass criminal background check investigationFlexibility to work overtime as required.Why Should You Consider Abraxas?At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!Equal Opportunity EmployerAbraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.About CompanyApis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations, stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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