Youth Care Specialist

2 days ago


Middletown, Delaware, United States State of Delaware Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to providing exceptional care and support to youth. As a Youth Care Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of a group of youth, including recreation, education, and treatment activities. You will also be responsible for observing and reporting on the behavior and adjustment of the youth, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with them, and implementing facility security procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and participate in daily activities of assigned youth group, including recreation, education, and treatment activities.
  • Observe and report on behavior and adjustment of youth, exchanging written and oral reports with other staff daily.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with youth to encourage social adjustment.
  • Interpret and teach facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youth.
  • Implement facility security procedures, including regular unit, room, and grounds checks, community/home visits, and frequent observations and monitoring of high-risk youth.
  • Assist in handling serious disturbances and monitor incoming and outgoing visitors to the facility.
  • Escort youth to activities and appointments inside or outside the facility, supervising and conducting them in all settings.
  • Prepare, maintain, and contribute to various records and reports documenting youth information, including behavior management, treatment plans, progress notes, population reports, and inventories.
Requirements
  1. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  2. At least 21 years of age.
  3. Knowledge of behavior management, including understanding, explaining, describing, and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes, and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
  4. Knowledge of supervising youth, overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self-care, transportation, or education.
  5. Knowledge of narrative report writing.
  6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Benefits

The State of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our website.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated based on a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. It is essential to provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application, including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call the Delaware Relay Service Number for assistance.



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