Youth Intervention Specialist; 1st Shift & Weekends

Youth Intervention Specialist (1st Shift & Weekends)

YRS West Haven - Cleveland, OH 44111

Salary Range $16.00 - $19.75 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

Position Summary

The Youth Intervention Specialist provides 24-hr supervision/guidance to program participants while assisting in their daily activities. The Youth Intervention Specialist assists in the implementation of the residents' Individual Service Plans and program objectives. The Youth Intervention Specialist maintains current/timely documentation on youth in the Next Step Youth Shelter and Next Step Independent Living program. Additionally, the Youth Intervention Specialist assists in the coordination and transportation of residents to activities as required.

Some of the duties include:

• Provides on-site monitoring and supervision of the youth during assigned work hours, which may involve working varying shifts and sites
• Conducts and documents external perimeter checks of cluster site apartments per shift to ensure the safety of the residents and staff
• Documents observations to in progress notes and log any staff interactions with youth, families, social workers, providers and client-related contacts
• Ensures that at curfew hour, all outside youth activity will cease and all youth are in their respective apartments or assigned dorm room with doors closed and secure
• Reviews daily Activity Log/emails and follows through with the requests of the administrative/case management staff
• Assists with, implements and facilitates Life Skills instruction and other supportive services as directed
• Assists residents in achieving the goals and objectives of the Individual Service Plan and assists the residents with life and social skills development on a daily basis
• Manages all crisis situations by utilizing Handle with Care techniques and procedures to ensure a safe and stable environment
• Responds competently/accurately to all crisis inquiries posed by the DCFS Hotline social workers
• Transports clients as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED;
Associate Degree preferred, including a minimum of two years' experience working with at-risk youth. The candidate must also complete training requirements (CPR, First-Aid, Restraint, etc.), have a valid driver's license and provide proof of insurance. Preferred.

LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.