Youth Independent Living Evening Support Specialist, PT

Intercept Health•Abingdon, VA

8d•$17 - $20

About The Position

As an Evening Support Specialist for Intercept Health’s YouthQuest program, you will serve as a positive role model for residents as they learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. You will contribute to the formulation and implementation of each resident’s transitional living plan and assist with life-skills learning, transportation, and administrative duties. The schedule is primarily late evenings and weekends. The position offers $17–$20 per hour and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Special Education; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with children and/or families.

Responsibilities

Use interpersonal communication skills to gain residents’ cooperation and resolve conflicts while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and avoiding personal or social self-disclosure.
Provide transportation and accompany and directly supervise residents during community outings, activities, and appointments.
Guide residents in personal hygiene and condominium care; assist with meal preparation; teach housekeeping and laundry procedures; and review weekly chores.
Apply the behavioral system fairly, firmly, and consistently.
Supervise medication administration as appropriate.
Check that residents are in their condominiums by curfew, working, or on an approved pass.
Document incidents in the communication log and contact the Life Skills Coach or Program Supervisor as needed.
Maintain accurate and complete resident-chart information, including behavior, critical incidents, AWOLs, restrictions, and unusual sleep patterns.