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Overnight Youth Treatment Specialist

4 months ago


Grand Rapids, United States Wedgwood Christian Services Full time

The Youth Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a residential treatment program. Youth Treatment Specialists assist in over-seeing the treatment programs of individual residents managing the daily operations of the residential unit.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform bed checks at least every 15 minutes within the residential program.
- Document accurate records and reports on bed checks and client behaviors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist at other programs as needs arise or as directed, i.e. to assist with crisis situations or when requested to fill in for a staff shortage.
- Transport residents as needed.
- 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.
- Observe professional confidentiality at all times: protect the rights of the residents and their families, and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy.
- Serve as a public relations representative for the agency, both in conduct and in communication, on and off the job.
- Other duties as assigned coordinated with the home supervisor, assistant supervisor, or shift supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- English speaking required; Spanish speaking high preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- A high school diploma or equivalent 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
- Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations:

- Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
- _OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) _
- _OR titers indicating varicella immunity _
- _OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection. _
- MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
- _OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)_
- DTaP or DTap
- Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
- Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season
- Federally funded program requiring the following COVID regulations:

- PPE required after exposure
- Adhere to quarantine protocols
- Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

**HOURS OF WORK**:3rd shift, 10p-8am (3 weekdays) and every other weekend

**Hourly Rate**: $19+

**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 te