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Job description
Youth Care Specialist
Autism Respite House: St. Louis, MO Schedule: This weekend position requires availability for evening and overnight shifts.
Experience preferred but not required
Job Summary
As a Youth Care Specialist, you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is a great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields!
Responsibilities
Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:
Providing meals and snacks
Assisting with personal care
Monitoring medication
Intervening in crisis situations
Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:
Creating a positive and supportive environment
Managing conflict
Enforcing house rules
Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including attending treatment team meetings and providing input on treatment plans
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Class E driver's license with good driving record
Strong customer service focus
Excellent time management
Oral and written communication skills
Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
Must be 21 years old to apply
Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Who can apply
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