UC Youth Worker - Kids In Crisis

Kids in Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.

REPORTS TO: UC Program Director

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, maintain and prepare weekly menus in line with Federal Standards
• Transport/accompany clients to appointments and placements. Out of State travel via, agency vehicles, train or air.
• Administer medication
• Implement behavior management level system
• Help create and maintain a positive therapeutic resident living environment (including shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and supervising resident activities)
Supervise, plan and facilitate activities including outside recreation for UC residents
• Teaching activities of daily living (cooking, shopping, money management, etc.) to UC residents
• Contributing to client case files
• Model appropriate, positive social skills
• Manage safety of shelter; implement fire and evacuation drills
• Maintain call logs and other paperwork
• Perform bed checks each 30 minutes at night if on night shift
• Follow all KIC and ORR policies and procedures
• Collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions for engaging and working with the UC residents
• Successful completion of agency trainings including but not limited to TCI, Med Administration, Phone Training, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault Crisis Training ,ORR P&Ps, KIC P&Ps, UC program P&Ps
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field OR high school diploma experience working with high risk children
• Bi lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• A passion for working with children and adolescents
• A true team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Creativity and flexibility, with a sense of humor and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• CPR required at hiring
• Essential Functions:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.: ability to Stand and sit for long periods
• Valid drivers' license to drive agency vehicles

COVID Policy: Kids In Crisis follows all CDC, Federal, State and Local policies regarding vaccination requirements and mandates. All agency staff are required to be fully vaccinated including the COVID 19 vaccination and boosters. Incoming residents may test positive upon arrival. All safety protocols will be enforced.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.