Youth specialist job description

Are you a caring leader? Do you believe in serving the community? Do you enjoy helping youth connect the dots of life? If so, then working as a BAM Youth Specialist at Youth Guidance might be the job for you! Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and, ultimately, succeed in school and in life.

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 11,000 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and anchor the expansion of our work in Washington, DC. Could this person be you?
Our BAM Youth Specialist is responsible for:
Guiding young men in grades 7 – 12 to learn, internalize, and practice social skills, make responsible decisions for their future, and become positive members of their school and community.
Our BAM Youth Specialist provides:
Young men with the mindsets, values, and abilities they need to develop into healthy, responsible young men and thrive.
Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with BAM Program Supervisor and school administration to recruit and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth to participate in the BAM Lead and facilitate 4 – 5 weekly BAM groups during the school day, utilizing youth engagement, clinical counseling, and men’s rites of passage skills. Provide individualized support to all BAM participants, and provide individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions to students on an as-needed basis. Participate in monthly staff development training and team meetings on the evidence-based BAM curriculum and other topics relevant to working with youth. Participate in supervision and coaching to ensure fidelity of program delivery. Document all interactions with youth, including group and individual case notes, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol. Work jointly with BAM Program Supervisor to manage an annual program budget to plan and execute field trips and special events for students throughout the school year and summer. Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and other Youth Guidance programs to provide, and participate in professional development sessions. Collaborate and/or coordinate services with the Local School Council, Youth Guidance Parent Family Engagement team, and school parent engagement team.
Our BAM Youth Specialist has been equipped for this impactful work with at least a:
Bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited university and a minimum of two years of youth engagement experience. A Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university and one year of youth engagement experience preferred
Minimum of two years of experience providing supervised group counseling.
Our BAM Youth Specialist exemplifies:
Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening. Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace. Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required; demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work ensuring delivery of high-quality work.


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions—the ability to spend extended time on a computer in a workstation.


*The duties performed are primarily in a school setting, vaccination is required. Occasional need for local travel.


What Youth Guidance offers:
We offer a robust package for eligible candidates including:
Hiring Range of $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 A hiring bonus of $250 for part-time and $750 for full-time A retention bonus of $250 after 90 days of continuous service. A competitive benefit package. Even though health care costs have gone up, we have not passed along those increases to our staff. If you are pursuing your social services licensure, we can help you by providing licensure test study support. Licensing test reimbursement. Assistance in attaining licensure supervision hours.


The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job's performance. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.


Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Youth Guidance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity along all of these lines. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Do you have a passion for empowering today's youth with real-world guidance and support? Are you committed to helping vulnerable youth overcome generational challenges, learn new communication and coping mechanisms and show them some fun? Have you spent time educating yourself in the psychological, familial and societal impacts on today's youth, but need some hands-on practice?
Do you want to be a change-maker for youth in 2022?


If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then we'd love to connect with you! As a leading provider of clinical and preventative services for children and families in Charlotte, Thompson is committed to impacting change! We believe that trauma-informed care, in a beautiful setting, fueled by people who are committed to the success of vulnerable youth, will change our communities. As we prepare to roll-out a new program, enhanced with additional levels of assessment, care and support for youth and their families, we are looking for Residential Youth Partners to bring our plan to life.

We are looking for various levels of experience. What is most important is the desire to serve youth!


Thompson offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance options) 401K Retirement Paid Time Off (like 21 days per year, so you will definitely have time to recharge!) Paid Volunteer Time Off Career paths that reward commitment and education High quality technology for staff including iPhones, Tablets & Laptops Self-care supports like EAP, Calm subscriptions and more Pay increases periodically (based on performance and educational development)
Responsibilities
As the
Residential Youth Specialist
you will be expected to provide care, supervision, structure, and to be an advocate that provides and builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care. You will be surrounded by team members committed to the same goal, as well as various functional professionals partnering with you in our youth's success.


Overview of Responsibilities:



Day-to-day care of youth while in residence (including fun!) Display empathy and compassion for youth, while upholding best practices outlined in our trauma-enforced training Being a source of hope and positivity in a challenging environment Communicate, advocate and participate in program activities and initiatives Conduct yourself in the highest standards of ethics and integrity while displaying emotional intelligence in your day-to-day work with clients, peers, and leadership Uphold standards of care for the physical, psychological and mental health of our youth Provide vigilant supervision and monitoring of every client in your care Support treatment process of each youth
Required Skills
Qualifications:
Minimum 21 years of age High School Diploma Bachelor’s Degree, a plus! Experience working with children and/or adolescents – If you've worked with youth in a residential treatment center and/or a behavioral health setting, plus plus plus! A valid NC driver’s license All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
Full-time shifts, various schedules. Shift differential available for certain shifts
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Hourly rate: $15.00 to $18.00 dependent on experience, credentials and availability.



Per CMS guidelines, Thompson Child & Family Focus will REQUIRES proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the background screening and credentialing process for all applicants. #TCFFJOBS

'Valiant House' offers comprehensive treatment services on a 24/7 basis in a home-like environment, so traumatized boys can heal as they learn to live as responsible members of a family and community. We house 5 boys between the ages of 12-17 years old.

Responsibilities

The Youth Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the therapeutic group home. They provide direct care, supervision, behavior management, proactive interventions, and recreational programming for the children. They will participate in the planning and implementation of programming specifically designed to encourage developmental growth for the clients. They will provide crisis intervention, including performing restraints when necessary.

The Youth Specialist is responsible to provide observations of resident behaviors with the Residential Supervisors and the clinical staff as needed. Must have the temperament to work with, and care for, children and youth. Create and maintain a clean work environment, attend bi-monthly staff meetings, administer medication, as scheduled by a nurse and prescribed by the psychiatrist, and adhere to the staffing schedule. Shift assignments are determined by program needs.

Wellmore will pay for you to become CPR/First Aid Certified within 90 days of your start date - classes will be onsite.

Education and experience requirements

• Minimum high school diploma, associate’s degree preferred.
• Prefer at least three to four years of experience working with children or adolescents. Prefer at least one year of experience in a youth-oriented program.
• Ability to deal with crisis situations, implement a behavior modification program, maintain appropriate boundaries and work as a team member.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and childhood & adolescent development is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Shift(s) available:

Full Time:

(40 hours): Tuesday - Friday, 3rd shift; 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM; (4-day work week). Payrate: $15.50/hr.

Per Diem :

Cover shifts of regular staff vacations or sick days. Per Diems needed for all shifts; including evenings and weekends. Flexible hours available around college classes. Excellent work experience in real-life situations. Pay rate : $15.50/hr.

Location: Wolcott, CT