Part Time Intervention Specialist

Comprehensive Youth Services•Port Huron, MI

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harbor for Youth has a flexible scheduling position open. The program is open 24/7 365 days a year. Shifts are typically 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, and 12am-8am with some flexibility. This is a part time position with up to 60 hours in a two week period. Schedules are posted in advance in regards to what hours need to be covered. Youth are fully self sufficient and are in the program to gain assistance with runaway/homeless crisis, learning life skills and emotional well-being. The Harbor program serves runaway and homeless youth in Saint Clair County and the surrounding areas. The Harbor is a short term shelter for youth 9-17 years old. Some of the job duties and responsibilities are listed below.

Responsibilities

Assist youth in their daily routine: getting up, leaving for school, meal-prep, homework, chores, outings, bedtime
Provide supervision and guidance to residents on outings and on-site.
Transport residents to and from school, & appointments as assigned.
Assist with medical needs of residents as assigned including passing medications, & first aide
Completion of intakes when necessary.
Complete all necessary documentation in case files and contact records.
Answer crisis calls and provide necessary crisis intervention
Participate with the resident in assigned chores and activities
Assist with the management of the residents’ behavior in compliance with the service plan and all policies and procedures.
Responsible for bed checks, and routine interventions during midnight shift.
Assist the Program Director in the compliance of all state, federal, local, health and fire regulations and licensing requirements to ensure that the premises are safe, clean, and secure.
Prepare nutritious meals per the posted menu and monitor residents’ eating habits.
Participate in staff trainings, staff meetings and supervision as assigned.
Follow through on recommendations and requests made by the supervisor.
Plan for and supervise educational needs, intra-personal groups, shopping, leisure-time activities, and quiet time activities.
Provide outreach activities as assigned.
Monitor and provide for the residents’ need for clothing, linens, hygiene products, etc.
Perform other duties, as directed, to allow the program and the agency to function at its maximum level.