Virginia Eulalia Larez Villamediana

Youth Care Worker

Vision Quest

10.2022

Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line of sight at all times
Provide oversight during recreation, mealtime, leisure time and play
Develops positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment utilizing a trauma-informed approach
Teach, coach and supervise children in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals intramural sports, academics and extracurricular activities both on and off facility
Interact with children including playing games or during recreational time
Conducts Orientation, intake and property inventory upon the child's arrival, including completion of paperwork and over of program services and program rules
Provides essential needs to children such as clothing, hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignments and cooking meals when needed
Assists with the planning and coordination of special educational events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings and school drop-off/pick-up
Assist with children's legal, medical and dental appointments
Assist with child reunifications
Administer over-the-counter and prescribed medications
Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free facility by maintaining clean common areas, restrooms, kitchen, laundry and outdoor areas
Responsible for reporting all maintenance and supply needs
Assist in the evacuation of children as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters or other unforeseen occurrences
Responsible for the documentation of the child's progress, behavior, and health while in care
Observe, report and document identified behavior patterns and required information that merit documentation such as progress notes, close observation, night watch checklist, bed check logs, outing logs, incident reports, transfers, etc
Assist with providing training to new hires regarding role responsibilities within the Vision Quest
Participate in departmental, all staff, mandatory and needed training opportunities
Follow Occupational Health and Safety protocols.