Youth Support Specialist

SUMMARY As 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 challenges. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To 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 development. Provides support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery. Organizes and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations Plans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as well Maintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes. Completes and submits all required documents Provides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy. Attends and participates in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s) Multi-disciplinary team meetings Training and other meetings as mandated Coordinates, organizes and/or assists with household activities Including light housekeeping and meal preparation May provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments. Maintains confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Why Join Us? $19/hr $2K Bonus Flexible PT Schedule Education 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.); or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experience Experience providing service to children and adolescents with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license in good standing CPR/First Aid certification preferred