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Evening Youth Support Specialist

2 months ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States D A Blodgett - St. Johns Full time

Position: Evening Youth Support Specialist
Reports To: Residential Program Supervisor
Starting Pay Range: $21.00

About D.A. Blodgett – St. John's:
D.A. Blodgett – St. John's is a dedicated non-sectarian organization committed to serving at-risk children and families within the community. Our primary goals include fortifying families, aiding children in recovering from trauma, providing stable homes, and fostering youth development.

About the Role:
The Evening Youth Support Specialist (YSS) plays a crucial role in ensuring that children in residential care are both physically and emotionally secure. This position involves offering support, understanding, constructive feedback, and guidance to children who may display various challenges, including non-compliance, physical aggression, self-harming behaviors, or require assistance with daily living activities.

The YSS is tasked with delivering effective and therapeutic interventions to address the complex emotions and behaviors that necessitate residential placement. This role is essential in helping children and adolescents cultivate vital internal and external resources that promote healthier behaviors and emotional stability, aligned with individualized treatment plans established by program therapists.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The perfect candidate will have a background in working with children and youth facing emotional and behavioral difficulties, with a strong preference for experience with developmentally disabled and cognitively impaired youth, including those on the autism spectrum. A high school diploma is required, with some college education in psychology, social work, sociology, youth and family studies, or a related field being advantageous.

Essential qualities include a positive attitude towards supervision, the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, and a commitment to representing the agency positively within the community. A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are necessary.

Furthermore, candidates should demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to the socioeconomic backgrounds of clients, possess personal warmth, and have the ability to build meaningful relationships across various cultures. Strong decision-making skills, effective communication abilities, and good organizational capabilities are critical. Proficiency in computer usage and keyboarding skills, along with a high tolerance for frustration, assertiveness, and self-direction, are also required.

Benefits Offered:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, along with Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off.
  • 403B Retirement Plan.
  • Flexible Work Scheduling.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through engagement with a diverse population of children and families.
  • Access to extensive training resources.
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for onsite training.
  • Training reimbursement options.
  • Support from a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering emotional, organizational, and financial planning services.
  • Collaboration within a team of innovative problem solvers.
  • Regular supervision and mentorship.
  • Work within a collaborative division with diverse expertise.
  • Engagement in a trauma-informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model.
D.A. Blodgett – St. John's is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve. We value the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

D.A. Blodgett – St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

All candidates considered for employment must successfully pass a central registry clearance check and a criminal background check.