Youth Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington Connecticut, United States Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Full time

Compensation:

Starting base compensation is $18.28 per hour for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience credit will be added to the base pay.

A sign-on bonus of $3,000 is available (50% paid in the first paycheck and the remaining 50% after 90 days of employment).

An annual increase of $1,560 is provided for those with a Master’s degree.

Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Benefits & Rewards:

Enjoy 24 vacation days (increasing with tenure) and 8 sick days.

Access to affordable benefits (details available upon request).

Participate in a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

Utilize the Employee Assistance Program.

Engage in a career development program (ASCEND) that covers 100% of tuition (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $25,000 for graduate studies) along with student loan repayment options.

About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health:

For over five decades, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has been dedicated to providing comprehensive residential programs and services for children with learning differences and special needs.

Position Overview:

We are in search of a Youth Support Specialist who possesses experience with the student demographic and is committed to positively impacting the lives of children facing learning differences and mental health challenges.

Work Schedule:

Options include:

- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3 PM to 11 PM and Sunday from 7 AM to 11 AM

- OR Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 3 PM to 11 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 11 AM

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise a group of up to 12 adolescents (ages 8-21) in a residential setting.

- Ensure accountability for all students in your group at all times, including conducting bed checks starting at 9 PM.

- Encourage independence by guiding students through daily living activities (e.g., personal hygiene, chores, room upkeep).

- Facilitate engaging activities.

- Implement tailored instruction based on each child's cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development.

- Manage behavioral incidents within the residential environment, applying principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and a token economy system.

- Communicate relevant information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, and nursing staff.

- Document shift activities at the end of each shift.

- Exhibit effective problem-solving abilities.

- Promote the core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness throughout the campus.

- Create a safe, clean, nurturing, and productive living environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree

- At least 21 years of age

- Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

- One year of experience in Human Services working with children, adolescents, and adults.

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