YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (direct care / entry level)

About the role

The Youth Development Specialist is a direct care position responsible for the supervision and guidance of clients in a behavioral health residential facility. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team of associates implementing individual treatment plans and unit programming in a compassionate and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide clients in a behavioral health residential facility
• Implement individual treatment plans and unit programming
• Build trusting and supportive therapeutic relationships with clients
• Be aware of ongoing developments and concerns of the children in your care

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adolescents (ages 12-17)
• College credits or degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Education preferred
• Prior work experience in a similar field is encouraged

Skills

• Commitment to the safety of adolescents
• Ability to build trusting and supportive therapeutic relationships
• Awareness of ongoing developments and concerns of the children in your care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, STD/LTD, Life, AD&D, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, and generous accrued time off
• Accrued time off includes Vacation, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, and sick time

Pay

Compensation starting at $18.50 hourly based on education and prior work experience.

Schedule

Available shifts: 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm Sunday-Saturday. Weekend and Holiday availability is required.