CAPTAIN Community Human Services is a dedicated organization committed to providing hope and support to youth and families in our community. Through various programs focused on leadership development, homelessness prevention, and family strengthening, we aim to build brighter futures for the next generation. Our team is driven by passionate volunteers and staff who believe in making a meaningful difference every day.
Job Title: Youth Care Worker (Weekends, 8am-4pm and 4pm-12am)
Location: Saratoga County
Job Category: Specialist
Work with individuals and groups to promote positive physical, social and emotional health and safety. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse, human trafficking, homelessness, the justice system, family, parenting, stress management, self-esteem and aging. May provide educational assistance, referrals for professional assistance and/or direct recreational activities.
Job Summary:
Ensure that all youth are supervised and cared for, according to NYS licensing regulations, as well as the Shelter’s rules and regulations. Complete all assigned tasks during shift and complete all required documentation regarding residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and interact with residents at all times throughout their daily routines
- Assign breakfast and lunch chores and supervise chore completion for each resident
- Assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch and snacks
- Assist in the facilitation of the daily schedule for each resident
- Transport residents when necessary (job, appointment, weekend activity)
- Responsible for extra cleaning and maintenance of the Shelter
- Communicate with on-call Supervisor when necessary
- Provide appropriate interventions in order to quell any crisis
- Perform assigned tasks as directed by supervisor
- Supervise and interact with residents at all times throughout their daily routines
- Follow up on and assign dinner chores and supervise chore completion
- Assist in preparation of dinner and snacks
- Assist in the facilitation of the daily schedule for each resident
- Complete and document all mandated training per supervisor.
- Ensure all residents are accounted for at all times.
- Monitor and enforce house rule compliance.
- Assist in medication administration as necessary
- Complete all required documentation.
Telecommuting and Remote Work Policy:
Generally, work from home is not a viable option as there is significant need for oversight and direct care within the Shelter.
Qualifications:
· Must have GED or High School Diploma, some college preferred.
· Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s license and provide evidence of appropriate vehicle insurance coverage.
· Must be reliable, have some paid or volunteer experience in the human services field and have an affinity for working with youth.
· Must pass all required OCFS background clearances.
Employer Disclaimer:
· Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their direct supervisor.
· This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or other than as “at Will” employment relationship.
CAPTAIN CHS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
