Youth Development Specialist
Youth Development Specialist
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Job Purpose:
Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide Youth by leading and carrying out daytoday residential operations and processes; acting as lead staff in directing staff schedules assignments and operations in coordination with Living Unit Supervisor; promoting professional development of staff teams to create and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward treatment goals and strategies.
Willing to work overnight and evenings
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide youth within the residential programs
- Works in conjunction with all teams involved in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
- Assists with daytoday residential operations and processes including medication administration
- Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Meet one of the following qualifications
- Have an associates or bachelors degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
- Have at least 1 year of successful experience working in a recognized child welfare setting for the type of population served by Rawhide
- Completion of Rawhides supervised traineeship program
- 23 years of relevant experience preferred
Skills for Youth Development Specialist:
- Exercises critical thinking judgment and discernment
- Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
- Physically able to meet the demands of the position including providing therapeutic physical restraints
- Valid drivers license with insurable driving record
Benefit Overview:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401k plan
- 10 paid Holidays
- PTO VTO Wellness Day & Floating Holiday
- 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Onsite Caf (New London)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nature Trails/Waterfront on 700 acres (New London)
- Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption
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