Youth Care Worker Full-Time RGV (Harlingen, TX)

YOUTH CARE WORKER

Full-Time Position

SCAN RGV Youth Recovery Home is a residential substance treatment facility for adolescent males ages 13 to 17.

This position include, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Provide direct supervision of 8 youth in care (16 during graveyard)and maintain line-of-sight at all times
• Provide oversight during recreation, meal time, relaxing time, and play
• Assist during transition and movement of youth from one activity to the next and one physical location to another
• Interact with youth in an appropriate manner, including when playing games or during recreational time
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with youth, families and all agency staff including supervisors, co-workers, counselors, student interns, and volunteers.
• Effectively communicate behavioral expectations and program regulations to youth and enforce compliance with regulations and expectations by all youth assigned to the worker.
• Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
• Applicants must be 21 years or older.

• Starting Hourly Wage $15.00
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Bi-Weekly pay (direct deposit)
• Dental and vision insurance coverage available at minimal cost
• Orientation and job training provided, including CPR, First Aid and C.P.I.
• Great work environment

Deadline to apply: Until Position is filled.