Youth Specialist Job Charlotte area,Michigan USA,Social Work

Starting pay is dependent on an applicant's relevant experience.

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety and security of the Youths Facility and its occupants. Provides constant supervision of youths and monitors their activities, visually and with electronic monitors, throughout the facility.

Prepares observation and status reports on the behavior and progress of youths and documents operations and needs related to security, maintenance and supplies. Prepares incident and accident reports.

Ensures that the physical and emotional needs of youths are met, including hygiene, nutrition, medical, physical exercise and emotional guidance.

Provides counseling to youths that may involve dealing with inappropriate behavior, suicidal thoughts, crisis situations, and related areas using approved methodologies.

Implements treatment programming including behavior modification and token economy system. Participates in the token economy system by awarding points, maintaining records and operating the store. Leads youths in recreational and other activities.

Leads group counseling sessions on topics such as decision making, seeking employment, and behavioral issues.

Participates in staff meetings and team meetings and discusses observations of youth behavior.

Completes intake and discharge procedures, including completing forms, recording belongings, conducting orientations and providing clothing and personal items.

Provides supervision to residents in the performance of housekeeping chores, trash removal, laundry and meal clean up.

Discusses various matters of concern with youths and serves as an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court hearings, homework and general interpersonal relationships. Reports concerns regarding psychological or emotional well‑being of youths.

Assists with the coordination of health care for the youths, including dispensing prescription and over‑the‑counter medications and reporting health concerns to appropriate individuals.

Transports youth by vehicle to medical and other appointments.

Uses crisis intervention techniques and other approved methodologies to physically control and counsel residents as necessary.

Assists in the delivery and serving of food, cleaning of designated areas and other support tasks as assigned.

Other Functions

None listed.

Qualifications

Must have 30 semester credits of college‑level coursework in the human services area.
One year experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youth and/or families. Prefer experience in a 24‑hour facility.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good driving record.

Physical Requirements

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.

Climbing stairs to conduct security checks.
Driving to various sites to transport youths.
Ability to move desks, beds and other furniture to conduct security checks.
Reaching, bending and stooping to perform security checks, housekeeping and other tasks.
Extended periods of walking throughout facility.
Ability to physically restrain youths.
Hearing ability to use auditory monitoring system.
Lifting and carrying containers for meals weighing up to 35 lbs., laundry bags weighing up to 40 lbs. and other items.
Visual acuity sufficient to monitor control cameras and security panels, distinguish colors on the control panel, and provide other forms of resident supervision.

Working Conditions

Exposure to various weather conditions while transporting youths, delivering meals and laundry or leading field trips.
Exposure to physical assault by youths.
Exposure to youths with various states of cleanliness and hygiene.
Exposure to various body fluids.
Exposure to communicable disease of youths.

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