Youth Support Specialist

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for providing training, assistance and/or supervision to youth in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration and/or job skills development.
• Provides support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery.
• Organizes and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations.
• Plans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as well.
• Maintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes.
• Completes and submits all required documents.
• Provides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s), Multi-disciplinary team meetings, Training and other meetings as mandated.
• Captures and maintains confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Why Join Us?

• $19/hr
• $2K Bonus
• Flexible PT Schedule

Education And Experience

• H.S Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with children/youth (which could include daycare worker, working with church youth group, school aide, etc.)
• Or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experience
• Experience providing service to children and adolescents with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges preferred

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred