Youth Residential Specialist

3 weeks ago

Dayton, United States UNKS PLACE INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Residential Youth Specialist


PLEASE COMPPLETE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED


SCHEDULING IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS (FIRST TO APPLY AND RESPOND WILL BE THOSE WHO RECIEVE INTERVIEW PRIORITY)


PLEASE READ THE JOB POSTING IN ITS ENTIRETY AS WELL AS ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS


IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Looking to hire 3 qualified individuals for full time positions and 2 qualified individuals for PRN positions : 1 qualified individual to work 12 hour full-time night shift (Sunday - Tuesday with alternating Wednesday), 1 qualified individual to work 12 hour full-time day shift (Sunday - Tuesday with alternating Wednesday), 1 qualified individual to work 12 hour full time day shift (Thursday - Saturday with alternating Wednesday), and 2 qualified individual to work as PRNs on various shifts as needed.


Day shift is 7AM - 7PM and night shift is 7PM-7AM


(Applicants selected will receive an interview within 48 hours)


MUST BE ABLE TO HAVE A CLEAR BACKGROUND CHECK WITHIN TWO DAYS AFTER THE BCI & FBI CHECKS ARE VALIDATED AND SUBMITTED


**PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION PROCESS.** If you do not answer all questions, your application could possibly not be reviewed If you do not reply to messages in a timely manner, you could miss your interview opportunity,


JOB TITLE: Residential Youth Specialist


LOCATION: Dayton, OH

PROGRAM: Group Home Foster Care

SALARY/BENEFITS: $16-18 per hour

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, 12 HOUR SHIFTS (7am-7pm/ 7pm - 7am)

NUMBER OF YOUTH CARED FOR: 5-8

SUPERVISOR: Site Director

SUMMARY:


The Residential Youth Specialist is responsible first and foremost for serving as a positive role model for all the youth who have been entrusted to your care.

Summary:


The Residential Youth Specialist is responsible first and foremost for serving as a positive role model for all the youth who have been entrusted to your care.

Under the supervision of their Site Director, the Residential Youth Specialist provides full range of support services to youth in foster care while performing a limited assessment of youths needs and comprehensive treatment planning and service delivery in collaboration with children, county caseworkers, other providers as deemed necessary. The Residential Youth Specialist is responsible for support and adherence to the mission of Unks Place, Inc., enforcing rules, modeling positive behaviors, developing life skills, and organizing events related to school, health, wellbeing and recreation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE


  • Must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience providing direct service to youth;
  • Or an Associates Degree in Human Services related field and one year or more of providing direct service to youth;
  • Or a bachelors Degree in an approved human services field (preferred)
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


  • Facilitate resident medical and other outside appointments, including but not limited to communicating appointments to residents and appropriate staff, and transporting residents to their appointments.
  • Administer First Aid to resident in response to minor medical problem as appropriate.
  • Prepare and supervise meals for residents.
  • Ensure that all physical and hygiene needs are met for residents.
  • Process and submit critical incident reports by THE END OF EACH SHIFT.
  • Communicate with local law enforcement, mental health providers, county caseworkers and all other entities when appropriate in a respectful manner.
  • Conduct room checks and wellness checks, 3 times within hour.
  • Conduct random room searches for potential contraband or anything that does not belong.
  • Facilitate Intake for new incoming youth.
  • Guide and instruct residents in proper daily living life skills; Supervise and participate in the completion of daily chores.
  • Comply with licensing standards, certification standards, employee handbook, client rights, and any other rules of conduct.
  • Provide transportation for youth to appointments as needed or assigned. Drives agency vehicle in safe and lawful manner.
  • Keep accurate and timely records and writes thorough and objective reports including, but not limited to, log entries, critical incident reports, phone calls, visits, progress reports, enrichment groups, and mental health services.
  • Create a family atmosphere that promotes unity, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and positive reinforcement, and health relationships.
  • Provide a positive role model by maintaining appropriate dress, language, social skills, and hygiene.
  • Establish boundaries. Respond to youths needs with fairness, objectivity, firmness, care and concern. Observe behavior and emotional climate within the group and with each individual youth and respond appropriately.
  • Maintain familiarity with all emergency procedures relative to hazard such as: Tornadoes, power outages, floods or snow storms.
  • PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Drivers License (required)
  • Attention to detail and ability to solve problems quickly and responsibly.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact with youth and the community at large, and the willingness to improve and grow upon personal knowledge of the social service field.
  • Exceptional organization and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated use of values such as respect, integrity, dignity, collaboration, justice, compassionate service, client advocacy, resourcefulness, and excellence.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, gender/transgender populations.
  • Ability to de-escalate crisis situations and make decisions under pressure.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to maintain professional rapport and boundaries with staff, volunteers and clients.
  • Commitment to the mission of Unks Place, Inc.
Youth Worker/Caregiver/Caseworker/Social Worker/Foster Care/Group Home/Kids/Teacher/Education/Intervention Specialist/Security/Activity Specialist/Recreational Therapist/Behavioral Specialist

COVID-19 considerations:


All Residential Youth Specialist are highly recommended to practice proper handwashing and cleaning during their shift.

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