RESIDENTIAL YOUTH SPECIALIST - (PART-TIME)
Company: Bethany
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
Residential Youth Specialist - (Part-Time)
Requisition #: req13979
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Hours: Part-time (16-24 hours/week)
Hiring Multiple Candidates
*** 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift and Weekend Scheduling available***
$18.18 per hour starting rate with a $2.00 per hour shift premium
for 3rd Shift
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by
serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an
international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in
more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We
strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing
danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them.
Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions
to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in
the U.S. and around the world.
As a Residential Youth Specialist, you will be primarily
responsible for providing care and supervising residents in the
program. This individual will serve as a resident advocate for
assigned residents, while also ensuring that residents'
developmental needs are met within a safe and supportive
environment that enhances their ability to meet their treatment
goals.
The Youth Specialist will oversee the resident's safety as well as
the community at large. This individual will develop therapeutic,
professional relationships with residents and offer insight into
their functioning and participation in program.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate
supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures,
along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtain and retain an adequate amount of knowledge pertaining to
the sexual offender's treatment program, and successfully implement
components on the job;
- Actively participant in assigned activities and encourage
positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
- Attend bi-monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job
performance, and/or issues or concerns;
- Successful follow the treatment guidelines by intervening in a
caring and consistent manner, when the need arises;
- Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention
(CPI) procedure, when necessary;
- Oversee the residents' daily routines to include but not
limited to meal time, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs,
and other residential activities;
- Serve as a residential advocate by presenting social history at
staff meeting following admission as well as reviewing the legal
history, family history, psychological history, school history, and
identify and issues or behaviors that would warrant attention in
the treatment;
- Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings by updating the
team on information related to current level, length of time on
that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment
percentages from the prior 4 weeks, school progress report, think
tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of
overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and
recommendation for new or revised treatment goals;
- Complete other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Prior experience working with youth in a residential setting,
preferred;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- May be required to work nights, weekend and holidays
- Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate
customer service;
- Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of
confidentiality;
- Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
- Have the ability to serve as positive role model;
- Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support,
and respect to others;
- Must be able to work effectively as a member of a
multi-disciplinary treatment team;
- Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions
including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;
- Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the
physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including
physical restraints of a resident;
- Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to
receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at
least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle
on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate
insurance coverage.
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child
protection agency registries;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of
Faith and Mission Statement.
Keywords: Bethany, Kentwood , RESIDENTIAL YOUTH SPECIALIST - (PART-TIME), Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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