Youth Support Specialist
4 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team at Elk Hill Farm Inc. in Central Virginia. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families we serve.
About UsElk Hill Farm Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to providing quality mental health services to youth and their families. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating a supportive environment that fosters growth, stability, and long-term success.
About the RoleAs a Youth Support Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our youth. Your primary function will be to participate as a team member in creating and maintaining an environment that enables youth to develop and maintain positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior.
Responsibilities and Job Expectations- Maintain high standards of childcare during coverage, including documentation of each shift. Oversee the physical care of the facility's youth, their development of acceptable habits and attitudes, provide behavior support and intervention, and help youth meet their goals and objectives.
- 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.
- Assist in organizing, scheduling, and leading a wide range of group activities and community service projects.
- From time to time, may be asked to work in a group home other than the regularly assigned group home.
- 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.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill's service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Knowledge of professional boundaries and ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youth.
- Working knowledge of group dynamics and 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.
We offer a competitive salary of $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, pet insurance, generous time-off and holiday package, 401(k) plan with 5% employer match, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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