Youth Care Specialist

On-siteHealthcare$18–$19/hrFull-time

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 / hr

Supervise and monitor the activities of a group of 7-10 youth during daily activities, maintaining constant awareness of their whereabouts
Ensure safety and security through adherence to procedures on movement, security, contraband, headcounts, and reporting
Utilize group counseling techniques, individual relationships, positive discipline strategies, and crisis intervention when necessary
Represent youth needs and progress to treatment teams and provide progress reports
Facilitate daily meetings (“huddle-ups”) to encourage accountability and teamwork
Support classroom teachers by reinforcing educational content in living units
Encourage and support youth engagement in activities and programs that promote learning and personal growth
Document daily shift activities and population counts, refer special needs or medical concerns, and communicate key events to incoming shifts
Participate in required training and professional development
Report incidents or concerns regarding youth or staff conduct
Perform other duties as assigned or needed

High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college coursework in a social or human services field preferred
Two years of experience working with youth preferred (if no college coursework)
Strong verbal communication skills; able to relate to youth in a professional, non-patronizing manner
Group counseling and leadership skills
Analytical thinking and sound judgment
Certification in First Aid, CPR, and crisis intervention required during probationary period
Able to document clearly and objectively
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Extensive walking and standing required
Must be able to respond quickly to youth altercations, self-harm risks, or escape attempts
Must be able to participate in physical activities with youth, indoors or outdoors
Must be free from communicable diseases as defined by the state

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