Respite Youth Coach

2 days ago

St Albans, VT, United States Spectrum Youth and Family Services Full time

Looking for an opportunity to supplement your income while working with our amazing youth, then we want you

Become a member of our Respite team who covers shifts for part and full time Basic Needs Staff and assume their overall responsibilities. They are responsible for the overall safety of program residents and management of the supported housing facility. Staff are expected to be an active part of a team and model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding client updates. These positions have an immediate start date for training, however, is on an as needed basis once trained. They are nonexempt positions with a base hourly wage of $21.00, with a possible shift differential of $2.00 or $4.00, depending on shift covering. These positions are located in St Albans, VT.

Essential Functions

  • Supervise and engage residents in program expectations:
    • Ensure safety of all residents while on the premises/ in community
    • Uphold and maintain program rules and regulations at all times
    • Perform facility maintenance to uphold a professional atmosphere
      • Assist residents in carrying out daily routines and achieving goals outlined in their service plans
    • Support skill building in life skill areas
    • Adhere to resident medication plans
    • Support residents and/or case managers with move-in and move-out procedures
  • Responsible for accurate and timely completion of record keeping including:
    • Individual client files, logs and daily database entry
    • Daily follow-up with e-mail and voice mail
    • Time sheets, expense reports
    • Documentation of critical incidents
  • Communication and cross over with other staff is expected including the following:
    • Update on the shift and status of all residents
    • Medication, UA, critical information discussed
    • Tasks completed and tasks that need to be completed on next shift
  • It is expected the Respite staff will respond to all requests for coverage to detail if they can take a shift or not. This can be done via email, text or phone calls.
Knowledge and Skills Required
  • High school degree required and Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of one year experience working with at-risk adolescents.
  • Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and at-risk youth including the following: mental health and substance abuse issues; trauma; attachment issues; complex family dynamics; developmental challenges
    • Knowledge of life skills work including meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, healthy decision making, conflict resolution, and job readiness/employment skills.
    • Ability to set limits and maintain appropriate boundaries. Model professional conduct in and out of work.
    • Ability to work as an effective team member.
    • Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion.
    • Adherence to agency code of ethics and all policies and procedures.
    • Valid driver's license preferred.


Work Environment

Due to the nature of supported housing work shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules and shifts are subject to change.

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