Mac's List Vancouver , WA 98660
Posted 3 weeks ago
Description
Positions Summary:
The Youth Care Specialist oversees the day-to-day and/or overnight operation of the facility. The position provides individualized youth care, planning, supervision of daily and/or nightly routines, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention to high risk youth and their family-like support, and behavior management. The position provides close, intensive supervision to youth and works work closely with community services to facilitate connection and referrals to youth and family-like support with other community agencies, juvenile court, and other support services. The position participates in team decisions regarding treatment of clients and issues to facility operation.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Other Requirements:
Washington residency preferred.
21 years of age or older per Washington State contract requirements.
Day and swing-shift positions require driving an Agency vehicle so valid driver's license for State of residency and driving record meeting Agency's driving approval criteria are required. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes must also have and maintain valid personal auto liability coverage ($100,000/$300,000 level highly recommended). Driving is not required for overnight positions, but personal vehicle allowing for occasional travel within Vancouver is preferred. All employees who drive for work purposes, regardless of whether driving a personal or agency vehicle and regardless of whether driving with or without clients, are required to complete the agency's driving approval process before driving for work.
Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on first day of employment.
1st aid and CPR certification. If employee does not have then they will complete process within 2 weeks of employment.
Food handler's card. If employee does not have then they will complete process within 2 weeks of employment.
TB test within 30 days of employment.
Must pass DSHS criminal history check.
Crisis intervention and stabilization services for high risk youth and their family-like support.
Provides 24-hour intake when needed.
Provides immediate crisis intervention by phone or face to face contact.
Conducts intake and assessment interviews.
Provides crisis intervention and information and referral for families and or support persons of high risk youth.
Oversees and monitors placement of high risk youth.
Assess appropriateness for professional shelter placement.
Maintains active communication with professional shelter staff.
Provides or arranges for necessary back up services including transportation and daily planning.
Provides a nurturing environment and close intensive supervision and security for high risk youths in a shelter facility.
Manages day to day and/or overnight interactions and crisis situations constructively, ensuring physical security and emotional nurturing and growth of youth.
Supports and monitors house and program rules through individualized assessment and assignment of appropriate natural consequences that enhance self-esteem and acceptance of responsibility.
Helps residents develop healthy daily wake up and bedtime routines.
Teaches chores and supervises their completion, modeling cooperation and involvement.
Plans, purchases, and prepares nutritious meals and/or snacks, according to USDA and program guidelines.
Conducts house recreational and social activities enhancing skill acquisition of fun, as well as increase exposure to both new and cultural experiences.
Participates in the physical maintenance of the shelter facility.
Oversees day to day and/or overnight operation of facility for high risk youths.
Assess physical condition of facility and performs necessary maintenance to ensure compliance with agency, public health, DSHS, state and local fire marshal standards.
Provides security for and dispenses prescribed medication.
In addition, may upon consultation with supervisor, be assigned or select an area of responsibility which will assist in the team effort to provide and maintain a safe, physical facility.
Provides individual conversations and group work for high risk youth as needed.
Facilitates house meetings to plan activities, discuss house issues, review accomplishments, and resolve conflicts in a manner which enhances development of a positive peer culture.
Facilitates group sessions assisting individual youth in skill development in specific target areas of treatment plan.
Conducts individual consultation sessions regarding placement plan for each youth.
Provides active liaison, communication, and education of juvenile court, community youth services and other public agencies or interest group.
Initiates and maintains active professional contact with other youth serving agencies, particularly those who send or receive referrals.
Provides community education and may include public appearance regarding high risk youth, family issues and program values.
Conducts all interactions with public or community agencies in a professional manner.
Assists in development of assessment and behavior plan for all youth.
Participates in team process for each client's assessment, behavioral and/or ILS plan.
Provides program orientation for new clients.
Performs assigned record keeping responsibilities in a professional and timely manner.
Makes daily entries into client's log, recording observations of client's behavior.
Completes necessary paperwork and reports as a team member as a team member of the Youth Care Team.
Writes periodic incident reports and other needed assessments as designated by a supervisor.
Participates in treatment team activities including weekly team meetings, monthly all team meetings and staff trainings.
Actively participates in individual supervisions.
Participates in individual supervision with supervisor.
Participates in the mandatory program staff and all team meetings.
Participates in program or Janus committee meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
Special meetings or training events as required by supervisor, program director or executive director.
Provides emergency first aid on an as needed basis.
Models and encourages direct professional communication among staff and maintains appropriate client/worker relationships.
Working Conditions:
This position description is intended to give the reader a general idea of the overall purpose and the main activities and responsibilities that are intrinsic to this position. While this description is intended to be representative, it is not intended to be limiting.
Salary21.50 - 23.11 Hour
Listing Type
Jobs
Categories
Nonprofit
Position Type
Full Time
Employer Type
Direct Employer
Salary Min
21.5
Salary Max
23.11
Salary Type
/hr.
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