Generous benefits package starts within 120 days of employment:

• Medical
• Dental
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Holiday pay

1. High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience working with juvenile offenders are preferred.
2. Reliable transportation, valid drivers license with a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy, and personal automobile liability insurance coverage.
3. Ability to complete a basic course in Residential Child Care Workers within the first six months of employment.
4. Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid Card.
5. Prior demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and coordinate youth activities is a plus.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish ispreferred.

General Position Summary

This position works with primarily Hispanic/Latino male youth ages 12-18 in a group home setting. The Group Life Worker II fosters a mentoring relationship with the youth, identifies each youth’s individual strengths, and develops treatment plans that assist the youth in achieving goals. Facilitates skill-building groups relative to treatment plans.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

1. Works with youth to identify strengths, issues, and needs.
2. Develops a treatment plan and works with youth to achieve goals.
3. Facilitates skill-building groups relative to treatment plans.
4. Provides a structured, daily routine that supports public safety, personal safety, and accountability.
5. Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising the recreational component of each youth’s treatment plan.
6. Assists with and guides youth in household duties and group home activities.
7. Completes Behavior Rehabilitation Services Reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
8. Communicates with family members and support individuals of the youth when appropriate.
9. Attend team meetings, which include mandatory compensated team meetings, and participate in organizational committees or teams as directed by the Program Coordinator or Case Manager.
10. Stays current on latest trends recommended in the treatment and reformation of at-risk youth.
11. Transports youth to and from various outings, appointments, or services.
12. Supports the Cavazos Center Team with assignments or duties as directed by the Program Coordinator or Case Manager.

Catholic Community Services is an equal opportunity employer which selects, promotes, and transfers employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran's status, age, associations, expunged juvenile record, family relationships, disability, sexual orientation or application for Worker's Compensation benefits.