Youth Residential Worker Job at The Florence Crittenton Agency, Knoxville, TN

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  • The Florence Crittenton Agency
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Florence Crittenton Agency (FCA) continues to lead the charge for youth and family development in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our comprehensive, wrap-around services begin with residential treatment for at-risk youth struggling with childhood trauma. Resting on a 26-acre campus in the center of Knoxville, FCA offers competitive salaries, a caring staff, and exceptional benefits. The greatest reward of all is guiding the next generation into a positive and safe place.

Job Summary:

The Youth Residential Worker is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to adolescents. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a range of support groups and skills training services to adolescents, tracking and reporting on adolescents' treatment progress, and providing peer leadership. This position will be part of ratio for youth/staff ratio compliance. This position is responsible for the direct supervision and safety of all residents on the floor through consistent shift monitor.

Open positions are 2nd shift from 3:30pm-12am and 3rd shift from 12am-8:30am. Must be available on weekends and some holidays. Full and part-time positions are available.

Full-time benefits include: Health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403b retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Residential Counselor Essential Functions:

  • Closely supervise residents at the facility and on outings. Routinely check on clients and complete documentation.
  • Take appropriate action in accordance with training and/or agency guidelines in managing behaviors and promoting a safe environment.
  • Make every effort to see that agency rules are enforced, and that policies and procedures are followed.

Job Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • One (1) year of experience working in a children's services program is preferred. Volunteer, practicum, and internship experience in programs/facilities that work with children and families may be counted as relevant experience.
  • Must be 21 or older due to age of client population and DCS requirements.

Physical Requirements:

  • Possess average and above visual and auditory capabilities in the supervision of adolescents
  • (BFOQ:) Be physically capable of meeting Handle with Care (restraint) requirements
  • (BFOQ:) Have no health conditions that would prevent participation in restraint requirements
  • Able to stand or sit for extended periods
  • Able to squat, bend, stoop
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Able to walk and/or run a quarter mile continuously, and/or climb steps/stairs as necessary
  • Ability to remain conscious and alert if/when scheduled to work late night/early morning hours

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Internship, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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