YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - SENIOR

About the role

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Youth Behavioral Specialist to join their Residential Enhanced Level of Care Program. This position is available for full-time, second-shift work, with potential weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks (in-house and community outings), and any applicable service.
• Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions.
• Supervise residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles.
• Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervise residents during recreational activities and provide instruction when necessary.
• Supervise residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
• Closely supervise residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
• Implement behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
• Oversee resident health and hygiene.
• Physically restrain residents (only when necessary in order to ensure safety) following Safe Crisis Management training in accordance with program policies.
• Oversees resident health and hygiene.
• Completes room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all according to program policies.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Works on all residential units and educational placements.
• Maintains building cleanliness as needed such as taking out unit trash and taking used towels/sheets to laundry, performing light maintenance and building improvements, primarily during overnight shifts.
• Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed.
• Professionally represents agency.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field (highly preferred).
• Associate's degree with at least 1 year experience working with youth (accepted).
• High School Diploma with 2 year experience (in a residential setting) (accepted).
• Must pass all pre-employment physical & drug screening (including THC) and background clearances (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV).
• Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication.
• Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit.
• Experience working with youth adolescents in a residential treatment setting.
• Required to work on weekends as scheduled by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors
• Knowledge of Sanctuary principles
• Basic understanding of EHR systems
• Experience with crisis management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Training & Career Advancement
• HSA & FSA
• Life Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs & more!