Top 41 Youth worker Jobs in Austin Tx

Youth Care Worker - Emergency Shelter (Full Time Evening)
LifeWorks Austin —Austin, TX
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Outreach Specialist - Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing
University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- University
- Retirement plan
Youth Camp Program Specialist
Dept of State Health Services —Austin, TX
- $4,801.16 - $7,761.50 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public speaking
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Women's & Youth Clothing Sales Associate- Part Time
Scheels All Sports, Inc. —Cedar Park, TX
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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Case Worker
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $57,532.80 - $62,830.00 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Basic math
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Training Coordinator
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,900.00 - $5,372.41 a month
- Extended hours
- Acute care
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Rehabilitation Teacher III
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,594.16 - $5,921.25 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Inventory control
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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State Hospital Operations Administrative Assistant
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $2,953.25 - $4,365.66 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Psychiatric Nursing Asst II
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,047.58 - $4,149.83 a month
- 12 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Behavioral Health Therapist Associate
University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
- From $60,000 a year
- Overtime
- School experience
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Retirement plan
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Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,649.83 - $4,594.50 a month
- Extended hours
- Acute care
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Administrative Associate – University Risk and Compliance Services
University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
- From $45,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Security Officer II
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,446.25 - $4,365.66 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Military
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Rehab Therapy Tech - Patient Services
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $1,824.91 - $2,297.25 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Security Supervisor
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,793.41 - $5,921.25 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Mental Health Specialist V
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $6,149.00 - $7,253.83 a month
- Extended hours
- LMFT
- 18 years or older
- Doctoral degree
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Austin, TX
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Community Service Coordinator
Cesar Chavez Foundation —Austin, TX
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
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Paraprofessional
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Austin, TX
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Nursing Services Staffing Coordinator
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,101.00 - $4,365.66 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Youth Care Worker - Emergency Shelter (Full Time Evening)

LifeWorks Austin -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking to hire a full-time evening Youth Care Worker to join our Emergency Shelter team. A Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for providing care and services to youth, typically ranging from ages 13-19 living in a 24-hour licensed residential facility. A YCW helps maintain safety and compliance of the residential facility. A YCW monitors, supervises, transports, and helps meet basic needs of youth in a way that positively supports their development as well as their individual goals. The schedule being offered for this position is Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11pm.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position offers a rate of pay rate of $22/hr. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Safety and Service Engagement:

Interacts consistently with clients using LifeWorks client-focused and strengths-based approaches; supports day-to-day activities of youth and relates to clients as they move toward their individual goals.
Assists clients with day-to-day needs including assistance with case management, school activities, job search activities, transportation, cleaning activities, meal preparation, and administration of daily medications.
Coordinates and helps with transportation for clients to a variety of outings including staff-led community-based activities, client appointments, job interviews, emergency room visits, etc.
Engages in conversations with youth regarding topics such as race, identity proclamation and exploration, substance use, mental health, healthy boundaries and habits, and self-sufficiency while maintaining professional boundaries and client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws.
Supports youth with positive coping methods while encouraging healing from trauma through a healing centered approach.
Manages emotions and performs in high pressure and/or crisis situations with calm, care, and unconditional positive regard for youth.
Manages emotional, physical, and verbally escalated situations by applying approved behavior modification technique to de-escalate youth back to normalcy, as well as physical restraints utilizing “Handle with Care” techniques when necessary.
Follows DFPS Minimum Standards for documentation of incidents and implementation of safety plans in coordination with team members and case managers.
Coordinates and completes Intake and discharge of client services, including consent for services and risk assessment for supervision guidelines.
Completes Initial Orientation, including explanation of services, client rights and responsibilities, policies and guidelines.
Follows health and safety guidelines per DFPS minimum standards and LifeWorks safety planning.

Facility Compliance

Completes regular perimeter walks, room checks, facility/room searches, and ongoing visual checks of facility.
Documents and maintains daily written records of client whereabouts and incidents and communicates information with team members while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws.
Documents and maintains written records of client behavior, client progress, activity engagement, school attendance, medications and incidents through daily notes, logs and incident reports while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws.
Communicates effectively with team members and client support team while maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws.
Conducts drills in accordance with Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning.
Maintains cleanliness within licensing standards including cleaning in common areas, offices and kitchen.
Engages in and completes all required trainings, meetings and professional development plans, including monthly supervision with supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent; and
Requires 1 year of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a valid Texas driver's license.

ABOUT LIFEWORKS
With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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