Salary: $19.44 -$28.46 hourly based on education and experience
Pay is based on experience and education
Night Shifts on weekends earn an extra $2 towards your hourly rate!
Benefits: Medical/Dental and Vacation
Requirements
- The Youth Care Worker must meet the physical qualifications of TCI in order to participate in physical restraints.
- Must have valid driver’s license and personal insurance as required by law to drive. Youth care workers bring clients to events, doctor appointments and court dates and must be eligible to be insured by our company to legally be able to transport clients in our vehicles.
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- Previous experience working with adolescents in a residential setting a plus
- CNA or DSP preferred.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide exemplary mental health treatment programs designed for adolescent males and their families delivered in a safe, dignified and supportive environment consistent with what we would desire for our own families. In pursuing this mission, our goal is to create a progressive, high quality, fiscally responsible system for our residents and their families, our referral sources and employees.
Transitional Center Employees Code of Ethics
- The responsibility of each member of the above facility staff to exercise appropriate judgment and conduct himself/herself in a manner that reflects use of common sense and good judgment. The following general areas are for the information and guidance of all employees in the facility. These guidelines do not mean that conduct not prohibited is allowed.
- Staff members are to render care in a manner, which enhances the personal dignity and rights of each resident. Any form of resident abuse and/or neglect will not be tolerated and staff members are to support facility policy and procedure in this regard.
- Counseling of the resident personal problems or involvement of staff in psychotherapeutic discussions with patients outside the realm dictated by the physician in care plan conferences is discouraged and unacceptable.
- Residents are to be dealt with equally and fairly and the selection of “favorites” is not beneficial to any of the resident group.
- Appropriate language is to be used at all times in all facility areas = residents, professional and public.
- Staff members may not be alone in a resident’s room of the opposite sex with the facility grounds alone.
- Socialization with residents outside of the facility is not acceptable except in the course of group therapeutic outings.
- Socialization by staff members with members of residential families is unacceptable.
- Staff members are not to divulge any information or records concerning any resident without proper authorization. Unauthorized release of confidential information may constitute grounds for civil action.
- Discussions regarding residents are not to be held in the presence of other residents or any other person not privileged to this communication.
- Problems of a resident are not to be discussed with another resident by the facility staff members.
- Residents are not to be named or discussed with anyone outside the facility setting, or who does not have a legal right and reason to receive information about the resident.
- Employees are to bring questions and problems regarding any facet of their employment with the facility to their department head.
- Personal problems or concerns of the staff members are not to be discussed with the residents group or any other member of this group.
- Employees must avoid any situation that involves a possible conflict between their personal interest and those of Transitional Center to include working a second job that provides any of the services provided at Transitional Center.
- Employees are to seek guidance from their Supervisor when there are questions or problems with these rules or any other part of their employment.
Company Background and Program Overview
Transitional Center Inc.(TCI) started its operations in 1999 at St. Mary’s Hospital. It started as a twelve bed residential facility for adolescent males ranging in age from 12-18 years old while at St. Mary’s. TCI’s main objective was to return DCFS wards placed out of state back to treatment facilities in Illinois.
Currently, TCI provides high-end, treatment, focusing on transitioning residents to less restrictive environments. TCI currently operates a 40 bed residential unit in Centreville, IL, serving adolescent males in need of intensive and extensive behavioral and psychotherapy treatment serving adolescents with sexual behavioral problems and/or adolescents with DSM-IV and/or V diagnoses.
The Therapeutic Team here at Transitional Center Inc.(TCI), recognizes the importance and therapeutic value of providing a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where unconditional regard, empathy, patience, and compassion are cornerstone. We employ a very client-centered, strength based approach with all clients. Therapy is intended to help clients assess their current situation, explore their innermost thoughts, feelings, and fears, develop effective coping strategies, identify obstacles and impediments, identify and define their life’s purpose, and find resolution to unresolved issues related to abuse, abandonment, grief, and loss. By providing ongoing individualized treatment to each of our clients, we are able to address the identified problem areas while simultaneously monitoring educational and interpersonal progress as well.
Summary of Duties
Responsible for supervising assigned clients in the treatment milieu, providing therapeutic interactions. Participate in crisis de-escalation when needed, and run groups as assigned. The Youth Care Worker will be supervised by their assigned Unit Coordinator in monthly face-to-face supervision sessions, for the purpose of professional development. The assigned Unit Coordinator will also conduct the annual evaluations for the Youth Care Worker. The Youth Care Worker reports to Unit Coordinator for all absences, tardiness or any other question or concern regarding job requirements and position, including leaving the Youth Care Worker’s assigned area at any time.
Standards
- Participate in crisis de-escalation, restraints or seclusion as needed.
- Actively supervise clients by practicing proximity control and being mobile at all times.
- Responsible for providing structure and following TCI programming with youth in care.
- Supervise youth on outings or activities as assigned by the team leader
- Facilitate groups as assigned
- Responsible for the implementation of the motivational system (points-levels system).
- Actively participate in scheduled structured activities with clients, modeling appropriate behavior and coaching clients in proper social interactions.
- Remain in ratio at all times on your assigned wing.
- Responsible for knowing TCI policies and procedures.
Clinical
- Supervise assigned clients throughout shift, interacting therapeutically with clients.
- Be aware of and interact with clients according the contents of each client’s
ITP/BTP, and assessment on assigned wing.
- Responsible for applying and following all information discussed in team meeting.
Communication
- Discuss previous shift with staff when arriving to understand wing dynamics, mood of clients, and effectively communicate dynamics of shift to oncoming staff when leaving.
- Communicate with clients, approaching clients according to their individual needs.
- Share observations, concerns, and issues regarding clients and other staff during team meeting.
Documentation
- Complete daily documentation as assigned, including groups, activities and client behavior in the daily documentation.
- Complete UIRs as assigned by Team Leader
Attendance
- Attend weekly team meetings for the assigned wing.
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
- Report to work on time, dressed appropriately, and complete shift as scheduled.
- Attend trainings offered by TCI that are required in order to perform duties and provide services to emotionally disturbed youth.
- Other duties as assigned.
WILL NEED TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND WRITTEN EXAMS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention & Restraint)
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.44 - $28.46 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in Behavior health industry or in the medical field?
- Describe a time you have were in a difficult situation. How did you solve it?
- Why do you want to work at Transitional Center?
- What are your strengths and 1 weakness?
- How do you inspire others?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Residential Care or Health Care: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
