Youth Care Specialist

1 week ago


Saint James, United States KVC Health Systems Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Youth Care Specialist (YCS), you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields

Schedule:

  • Full-Time and Part-Time

Pay:

  • $15-$17.00 Depending on Experience and Education

Responsibilities:

  • Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:
    • Providing meals and snacks
    • Assisting with personal care
    • Monitoring medication
    • Intervening in crisis situations
  • Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:
    • Creating a positive and supportive environment
    • Managing conflict and enforcing house rules
    • Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including: Attending treatment team meetings
    • Providing input and implementing on treatment plans

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Class E driver's license with good driving record
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Excellent time management
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
  • Must be 21 years old to apply
  • Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
  • 403b with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness benefits like gym memberships, health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day. If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

We hope you will consider joining our team




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