Residential Care Social Worker - Harmony Haven

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division, is seeking a qualified Residential Care Social Worker.

This position is assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.
All applicants for positions at HHCYC must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services.

Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within HHCYC, but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.

The Residential Care Social Worker will provide direct care for children and youth ages birth to 17 years old that are in protective custody and awaiting placement in a residential setting at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.

They will provide advanced and specialized support for the children and youth, coordinates services and acts as liaison with region social worker, and act as lead for the Residential Care Worker.

Incumbents will work with children and youth in a transitional care shelter facility, identifying and resolving difficult situations involving children and youth with complex care needs.

The most competitive candidates will have experience in a youth care facility, have a current BLS/CPR certification (if you do not currently posses one training and certification will be provided) and have experience with de-escalation techniques.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Act in a lead capacity for Residential Care Workers or direct services employees, such as aides and volunteers.

• Function at a highly skilled level with service areas such as education, counseling, protective services, family services, and community organization.

• Take part in staff development training to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence.

• Provide behavioral intervention skills for youth residing at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.

• Participate and assist in de-escalation and emergency hands-on techniques.

• Interpret public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public.

• Maintain casework records and prepare reports and correspondences in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.

• Frequently conduct placements of youth in other approved settings.

• Participate and assist in life savings measures such as First Aid, Narcan, and Defibrillator.

• Provide one-to-one behavioral modification and monitoring of youth placed at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.

• Dispense and record medications in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.

• Maintain up-to-date electronic records o...