Youth Behavioral Specialist

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Regular Part Time Professional CHOR-1010 CENTRE AVE, Reading, PA, US

17 days ago Requisition

Youth Behavioral Specialist – PART-TIME - WEEKDAYS

At The Children’s Home of Reading
, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 140 years,
The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

As a Youth Behavioral Specialist
, you will:

• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group is fulfilled.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks (in-house and community outings), and any applicable service
• Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions.
• Supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles.
• Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervises residents during recreational activities and provides instruction when necessary.
• Supervises residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
• Closely supervises residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
• Implements behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
• Overnight shift duties include the following: perform 15 minute checks on all residents, paperwork (make copies), and clean and organize unit areas.
• Ensures safe evacuation of residents during emergencies and fire drills.
• Record reports (i.e. Incident Reports, Restrictive Procedure Reports, etc) in a professional and timely manner.
• Plans and implements organized activities for the residents.
• Physically restrains residents (
  only
  when necessary in order to ensure safety) following Safe Crisis Management training in accordance with program policies.
• Oversees resident health and hygiene.
• Completes room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all according to program policies.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Works on all residential units and educational placements.
• Maintains building cleanliness as needed such as taking out unit trash and taking…