Youth Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

Goochland, Virginia, United States Elk Hill Farm Inc Full time
Overview

Elk Hill Farm Inc is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and services to children and families in need. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of our clients and strive to make a difference in our community.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Youth Development Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for working with youth in a group home setting, providing individualized support and care to help them achieve their goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with mental health diagnoses and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including documentation of each shift and overseeing the physical care of the facility's youth.
  • Provide a positive example and be a positive role model at all times.
  • Build positive, caring relationships with youth.
  • Model high personal and professional standards in interactions with residents, families, agency workers, and fellow staff members.
  • Work towards annual goals for personal, professional and educational development.
  • Assist in training new personnel.
  • Organize and facilitate group activities.
  • Facilitate medication dispersal and medical visits.
  • Assist in constructing and implementing individual service plans for students.
  • Participate in appropriate and ongoing supervision and staff development training.
Requirements
  • At least six months of experience working with children with mental health diagnoses, to include children in residential care, juvenile corrections, or other clinical settings.
  • Successful experience and demonstrated competence in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting.
  • Open to giving and receiving professional feedback.
  • Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youth.
  • Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill's service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Knowledge of professional boundaries and an ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youth.
  • Working knowledge of group dynamics and a basic understanding of psychiatric diagnosis.
  • Ability to provide sound documentation during routine shift coverage.
  • Strong relationship skills with the youth being served as well as with professional colleagues.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to be flexible in work hours.
  • Ability to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriate.
  • Ability and willingness to work towards a QPPMH certification.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan. Our company culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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