Youth Care Worker - Travel Companion

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

What You Will Do

The Youth Care Worker – Travel Companion is a non-exempt position responsible for traveling with discharged children and reuniting them with family members. Youth Care Travel Companions work at the UC facility performing Youth Care Worker duties when not transporting clients.

• Travel with children discharged from the program and maintain ongoing supervision of children's whereabouts and wellness reports
• Be a supportive and positive role model for the development of social and other skills for all children
• Observe and assist children at meals and snack times, especially those with diet restrictions
• Keep the Shift Lead informed of changes in the appearance and behavior of the children, needed supplies, and any areas of concern
• Assist as necessary with daily living activities, doctor appointments, outings, and case management
• Transport clients to and from outings, activities, between building floors, and to appointments
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Ensure and safeguard the human and legal rights of those in the program
• Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with ORR regulations
• Record behavior and interactions of the children with staff and peers; monitor and supervise children 1:1 or conduct frequent checks
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• $20.28 per hour PLUS $.50 per hour for working during 2nd shift hours and $1.00 per hour for working overnight and weekend hours.
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience working with children.
• Experience in a residential or mental health treatment setting preferred.
• Bilingual skills required in clients' spoken languages, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or French, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn new software and systems
• Responsible for moving children’s belongings when required, up to 25 pounds
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose).
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• May be required to transport clients in a program or personal vehicle
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

Who We Are

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.