About this opportunity
SCO Family of Service lists this YOUTH SPECIALIST opportunity in town of sodus, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, including ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team.
Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to the program’s mission by supporting a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment.
Maintain a positive healthy environment in which residents will be exposed to meaningful living experience.
Accompany youth to school, appointments, and all group activities.
Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur.
Completes daily log, Incidents/Accidents/AWOL reports and procedures, documenting all significant events in an accurate and timely manner; attends in-service training sessions
Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children.
Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers.
Ability to work varied hours as required.
A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, or CT is required.
Must be able to provide excellent references.
SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.
Travel Required
Yes . 25%
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
DRIVER'S LICENSE
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Who can apply
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