Job Detail

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant/Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Medical Assistant/Youth Care Worker is responsible for assisting the Bilingual Lead Medical Coordinator with assessments, facilitating, and monitoring all components of client medical services within the program. The Medical Assistant/Youth Care Worker is devoted to overseeing the medical care in a shelter setting with the emphasis on disease prevention, health wellness, and maintenance. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all infection control, OSHA, CDC, and State licensing guidelines are followed and maintained.
• Assist the Lead Medical Coordinator with strategies and action plans for the prevention of infectious disease outbreaks.
• Assist the Lead Medical Coordinator with maintaining and implementing recommendations from Public Health Departments, CDC, and ORR DHUC.
• Assist the Lead Medical Coordinator with facilitating and/or coordinating meetings, training, and presentations for professional development of medical staff and other staff as needed.
• Assist with providing health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to minors, and when applicable, staff.
• Assist the Lead Medical Coordinator in performing and coordinating clinical care, including maintaining medical supplies and prescribed medications, following standing orders, State licensing, and D&M policies and procedures for providing over-the-counter medications to minors, and preparing youth for examinations.
• Assist with communicating, coordinating, and scheduling all psychiatric and psychological appointments for youth when referred by the clinical team.
• Immediately respond and attend to individual emergency medical needs.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality (including HIPAA), and ethical standards enforced by Trinity Youth Services.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Associates degree in nursing preferred from an accredited institution.
• Must have three years’ experience working with children and families. Experience working with children in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Writing, verbal skills, and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Why work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time & Medical Leave
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or at least have an Associates degree in nursing?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 3 years (Preferred)
• medical: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person