Youth Support Specialist

SUMMARYAs a member of the milieu therapy group the Youth Support Specialist is to provide behavioral health counseling training and direct support to address the functional/daily or social skills for youth with developmental disabilities substance abuse history and/or emotional or behavioral JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Responsible for providing training assistance and/or supervision to youth in the areas of daily living personal care financial management community and social integration and/or job skills support to youth to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions direct support and service and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observationsPlans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as wellMaintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy program and state and submits all required documentsProvides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services Service Plans or administrative and participates in required meetings including:Monthly treatment plan meeting(s)Multi-disciplinary team meetingsTraining and other meetings as mandatedCoordinates organizes and/or assists with household activitiesIncluding light housekeeping and meal preparationMay provide transportation for youth receiving services planned and/or necessary activities and confidentiality respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company other related duties and activities as Join Us$19/hrMeaningful workFlexible PT ScheduleEducation and Experience: H.S Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with children/youth (which could include daycare worker working with church youth group school aide etc.); orBachelors Degree in Human Services Social Services Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experienceExperience providing service to children and adolescents with emotional medical and behavioral challenges preferredCertificates Licenses and Registrations:Valid drivers license in good standingCPR/First Aid certification preferred