Youth Residential Worker

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 1st shift from 8am-4:30pm and 2nd shift from 3:30pm-12am. 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