Youth Treatment Specialist Aide

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States Wedgwood Christian Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Youth Treatment Specialist Aide is responsible for helping the case management and medical teams. They are also responsible for the daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a residential treatment program. Youth Treatment Specialists Aide assist in overseeing the treatment programs of individual residents and managing the daily operations of the residential unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide transportation to clients for but not limited to medical appointments, legal appointments, hearings, and other social agencies.
  • Provide assistance with intake and discharge related transportation to include travel from state-to-state for reunification with a sponsor.
  • Assist the case management team with administrative task, as needed.
  • Provide supervision of youth, when needed and complete all required YTS activities as needed.
  • Ensure professional boundaries are established and always maintained on the job and especially when supervising youth.
  • Maintain an adequate knowledge of trauma and attend continuous training in the Sanctuary Model of Care to ensure compliance with trauma-informed environment.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Direct Care:

  • Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: an environment marked by warmth, empathy, and respect.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment programs; facilitate, and support all programs, including therapy, employment training, activities, school, transportation, etc.
  • Observe and monitor client behaviors and hold residents accountable using the established agency interventions. Serve as a teacher, supporter, and role model in daily interactions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and timely use of non-violent, physical crisis intervention techniques (Aegis) to physically manage residents who are in danger of harming themselves or others. Including the completion of required reports.
  • Provide a stable, positive role model for residents; be able to assume an authoritative role while maintaining a primary helping relationship with residents.
  • Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
  • Oversee general health and wellness of clients, including assisting with meals, physical activities, clothing/ personal hygiene supplies, medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR if required; schedule appointments as assigned.
  • Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned.
  • Transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, work, meetings, etc. as needed.
  • Maintain neat, accurate records and reports of all activities carried out in the management of the residential program.
  • Support the maintenance of a clean, orderly home; supervise and participate with residents in completing assigned duties and meeting defined housekeeping standards.
  • Report all personal and physical property damage to appropriate administrative personnel using established reports and procedures.
  • Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback. Provide feedback to the Supervisor for staff evaluations.
  • Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
  • Always observe professional confidentiality: protect the rights of residents and their families and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy.
  • Other duties as assigned coordinated with the home supervisor, assistant supervisor, or shift supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • English speaking required; Spanish speaking preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field preferred.
  • Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail;
  • Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks.
  • Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
  • Active motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage.
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
  • Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination or seeking an exemption

HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm. Every Other Weekend (1st and 2nd Shift)

BENEFITS:

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Low-cost medical plans with great coverage options
  • Holistic dental and vision plans
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program?
  • Competitive time off
  • Direct deposit
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
  • Paid Holidays
  • We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
  • No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
  • Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
  • Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
  • Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.

Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity

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