Youth Care Worker Lead at Chicanos Por La Causa – Los Fresnos, Texas

The mission of CPLC's Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is to promote the health, well-being, and stability of refugees, unaccompanied alien children, and other eligible individuals and families, through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services. Our vision is for all new arrivals to be welcomed with equitable, high-quality services and resources so they can maximize their potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In response to the humanitarian crisis at America’s ports of entry, CPLC provides short-term shelter care for unaccompanied children who arrive in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. Our team delivers high-quality, trauma-informed residential and educational services, with strong supports for social, emotional, and physical health—including pediatric, dental, and nutritional care.

As a Youth Care Worker Lead, you will:

• Supervise and mentor Youth Care Worker staff, ensuring safety, ratios, and program standards are met.

• Support daily operations, including client activities, transitions, and incident reporting.

• Participate in trainings, safety initiatives, and fill in as needed across program areas.

• Help ensure every child receives trauma-informed care and timely reunification with their family sponsor.

Our ultimate goal: Every child should leave our care quickly and safely to join their family sponsor—while having received trauma-informed support that addresses the emotional, social, and developmental impacts of their migration journey.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree and a minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents.
• Associates degree with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, highly preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 years or older.
• English/ Spanish bilingual capabilities required.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid Driver’s License meeting company standards of insurability
• Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office products.
• Must be able to perform emergency behavioral intervention (EBI) for clients in care when necessary.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
• Clean criminal background check.
• Clean child abuse and neglect or child protective services check.
• Ability to pass a medical examination to determine one’s fitness to satisfactorily and safely care of clients if accommodations are required.

BENEFITS:

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Free preventive care & 24/7 telehealth (no copay)
• HSA with CPLC contributions up to $2,400/year
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness rewards & exclusive discounts
• Optional pet, accident & critical illness insurance