Youth Care Worker

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Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $18.00/hr (Full‑time 8‑hour shift)

Baxley Campus

Full‑time (8‑hour shift)

Location:

Baxley, GA

Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? GBCH & FM is seeking dedicated youth workers to serve as positive role models for the youth we serve. You will form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills.

• At least 21 years of age
• High School/GED with two years of direct service experience with children and families or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or higher in a behavioral or social science field
• Physical ability, energy, flexibility, and maturity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job including emergency safety interventions and physical control positions
• Ability to establish positive relationships with clients and others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow structured routines
• Develop and utilize appropriate childcare skills
• Display a Christian character
• Basic computer skills (minimum Word and E‑mail)

• Maintain supervision of clients at all times
• Daily documentation per program procedures
• Visibly monitor sleeping clients and document per program procedures
• Administer medication as directed by physician and the client’s service plan
• Prepare and serve well‑balanced meals according to USDA guidelines as assigned
• Lead clients in establishing ways of living together and managing their daily productive lives per individual service plan
• Develop and lead group meetings daily and/or as needed
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations using emergency safety interventions, de‑escalating techniques, and performing physical control positions when necessary
• Transport clients as required
• Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques according to agency guidelines
• Help build and maintain a positive environment for clients
• Demonstrate leadership, develop teamwork, and function as a contributing member of the team

• Health Benefits
• Paid Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• 403(b)

Entry level

Full‑time

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