Job Specification
YOUTH WORKER
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a Youth Worker Supervisor, or other supervisor
in a Children's Residential Treatment Center, Detention Facility or
Group Home, assists in the planning and implementation of therapeutic
programs relating to the everyday living activities of problem
children to provide for the emotional, social and educational
advancement of the individual child, and to ensure the safety and
welfare of the residents; does other related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Utilizes appropriate individual counseling techniques; assists
residents to identify and resolve areas of social, psychological,
emotional and/or behavioral dysfunction.
Provides firm, consistent and appropriate responses to behaviors
manifested by residents during daily living activities.
Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention and behavioral management
techniques, which may include the physical restraint and confinement
of residents in response to episodes of extreme acting-out behavior.
Attends treatment planning conferences; assists in the diagnosis of
resident dysfunction and in the development of treatment plans
designed to remediate those dysfunctions.
Plans, organizes, and carries out programs of leisure time activities,
on both an individual and group basis, as indicated by the therapeutic
needs of each resident.
Attends training meetings on subjects designed to improve skills,
attitudes, and knowledge needed for maximum performance.
Assists in the management of resident group meetings to achieve
prescribed objectives regarding interpersonal interaction, education,
and personal adjustment.
Teaches proper methods of personal care, grooming, and basic
household activities to ensure suitable standards are followed for
order, cleanliness, safety and care of furnishings and equipment.
Reviews, interprets, and applies the rules, regulations, and
procedures of the center.
Provides emergency first-aid, and arranges for immediate follow- up
care in the absence of trained medical personnel.
Maintains a system of records and files, which includes entries in a
daily log that reflects individuals' needs, problems, and progress;
prepares clear and concise reports on critical incidents.
Maintains records necessary to a behavior management program
in a clear, complete, and objective manner.
Cooperates and communicates effectively with representatives
of other departments; assists with interdepartmental planning and
implementation of programs.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in the direct care and/or
training of children with social, emotional, psychological and/or
behavioral problems in a residential or community centered program.
NOTE: Thirty (30) semester credit hours from an
accredited college, which shall have included at least twelve (12)
semester credit hours in the behavioral sciences may be substituted
for one (1) year of experience.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the twelve (12) specific
credits in the behavioral sciences may substitute additional
experience for the remaining education.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
of the position.
NOTE: Appointee will be required to possess a valid
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements
for the class and type of vehicle being operated only if it is necessary
to perform the essential duties of the position.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type
of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the basic theories and practices of human behavior
and problems associated with group living facilities.
Knowledge of basic first-aid and emergency medical care.
Knowledge of the therapeutic applications of popular games,
sports, and other leisure activities.
Ability to interpret and apply information regarding new approaches
and methods of dealing with children's problems.
Ability to keep current of new ideas, attitudes and skills relevant to
working with problem children.
Ability to appropriately handle emergency or potentially dangerous
situation.
Ability to understand various concepts of learning and behavior
modification and their application to the client population served.
Ability to participate in recreational activities.
Ability to prepare records and reports.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 66002 | | C | N | 40 | 11 | 03 | H12 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
12/05/2002 |
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