Program Aide

We are seeking Part-Time or Full-Time Program Aides for the following shifts:

• Weekdays Mon-Fri: 2nd Shift (3-11pm)
• Weekends Sat & Sun: 1st Shift (7am-3pm) and 2nd Shift (3-11pm)
• 3rd Shift (11pm-7am) for Thurs, Fri, and Sat

Clear Vision is a 25-bed residential treatment facility for adolescent females (ages placed with us by 30+ counties in PA through Juvenile Probation or Children & Youth Services. Our 6+ month program is a safe and structured environment with 24/7 staff supervision that provides individual, group, and family counseling services for youth to address their behavioral, emotional, mental, and social health needs. We are lead by a Licensed (LCSW) Clinical Director with 20+ years in mental & behavioral health and certified in psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Job Summary

The Program Aide is responsible for providing structure and supervision through positive interaction with residents to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The Program Aide collaborates with co-workers and the treatment team to oversee residents' activities of daily living (ADLs).

• The Program Aide reports directly to the Program Leads (Shift Supervisors)

Responsibilities - Direct Care:

• Promote appropriate social interactions and behaviors within the community, while adhering to the structured schedule of the program.
• Verbally de-escalate and implement crisis intervention techniques as needed, following the individualized safety plans
• Conduct expectation and process meetings with residents.
• Participate in the Intake and ISP Process, ensuring all paperwork is completed in the designated timelines.
• Orchestrate resident group sessions and coordinate recreational activities in collaboration with on-shift Supervisors or management.
• Facilitate positive family involvement (family counseling, telephone calls, letters)
• Employ Crisis Intervention, Safe Crisis Management, and basic First Aid
• Provide transportation as needed in company vehicles.

Professional Expectations:

• Complete and pass a Department-approved medications administration course (see PA regulation: , and maintain certification to oversee resident med distributions.
• Complete 30 hours of state-mandated training within 120 days after the date of hire, and 40 hours of training annually thereafter. Trainings shall include company policies & procedures, fire safety, first aid & CPR, SCM, crisis intervention, behavior management, suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and more.
• Demonstrate professionalism in every undertaking, including all forms of internal and external communication (emails, calls, texts, logbook, etc.).
• Must be able to perform the physical duties required for Safe Crisis Management.
• Other duties and paperwork as assigned by supervisors/management.

Qualifications

• Required - At least 21 years old, as required by our state license.
• Required – A high school diploma or general educational development certificate, as required by our state license.
• Required – Must pass Child Abuse Clearance, Federal Background Check (FBI), and State Criminal Record Check, as required by our state license.
• Preferred – At least 2 years of experience in health & human services and working with children/adolescents.

This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of youth in the mental health and behavioral health industry. Our youth are adjudicated delinquent and/or dependent and court ordered into placement at CV for treatment of their extensive trauma history. You will have the opportunity to grow your career as a Case Manager, Shift Supervisor and/or Counselor.

The interview process includes a 15-minute phone screening and on-site interview with the Director and Clinical Supervisor.

We offer insurance and PTO for full-time employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

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Why do you want to work with youth females in a residential treatment setting?

Work Location: In person