Residential Care Worker - Harmony Haven

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Children’s Services Division, is seeking a qualified Residential Care Worker for Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.

• Friday - Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. with 4 floating hours
• Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

All applicants for positions at HHCYC must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards of the California Department of Social Services. Applicants under 21 are not eligible for positions within HHCYC, though they may be considered for other divisions or departments.

• Assist children with meals, bathing, hygiene and other daily routine tasks.
• Supervise and account for children and youth.
• Develop, plan, supervise, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Implement facility policies, procedures and techniques to assess and instruct children and youth in positive behavior management, socialization, and living skills.
• Observe and document the behavior, development and needs of children and youth; prepare incident and other written reports.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of children and youth.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean and orderly environment (bed making, laundry, inventory of clothes, linens, food and supplies).
• Give verbal and physical reassurance and provide guidance to children and youth in distress.
• Interview involved parties and/or respond to critical incidents and emergency situations.
• Participate and assist in de‑escalation and emergency hands‑on techniques.
• Conduct conferences with assigned residents to document behavior and progress.
• Carry out daily living plans for children and youth, developed by a multi‑disciplinary team of facility staff.
• Transport and/or accompany individual and groups of children and youth to appointments or on field trips outside the facility.
• Participate and assist in life‑saving measures such as First Aid, Narcan and Defibrillator.
• Order and restock supplies.
• Conduct group meetings with children and youth to discuss facility rules and procedures, address concerns, and provide instructional information on appropriate behavior management and use of living skills.
• Assist in the intake and release of children and youth.
• Provide responsive, high‑quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up‑to‑date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

• Six months as a Community Services Assistant and/or Social Services Assistant in any Riverside County department.

• One year of performing direct care services in either a social service, healthcare, mental health, or a public or private agency and/or organization.

• Completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, other behavioral sciences, or a related field to the assignment.

• Basic public social service programs at the state and local level.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies, laws, rules, and regulations governing public social services agencies.
• Current issues in the field of social services.
• Behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged, including children and youth.
• Cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services.
• Basic principles of interviewing and problem‑solving methods.
• Basic dynamics of child development.
• Principle of group dynamics control and discipline.
• Basic psychological, behavioral, sociological, and cultural factors in dealing with dependent children.
• State and county rules, regulations, and procedures governing emergency childcare / residential care facilities.
• Welfare and Institutions Code.

• Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Interview, evaluate children and youth and recognize the relevant…