Limited Secure Specialist

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Limited-Secure Specialist engages and involves youth in productive and constructive activities in the cottage, school, and during cue exposure opportunities. The specialist has an understanding of individual youth’s treatment targets and needs. The specialist works with the youth so that he can successfully transition back to his home environment or a lower level of care. The specialist provides eyes on/ears on supervision of youth at all times. The Limited-Secure Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro-social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general equivalency required.
• Minimum of two (2) years direct care experience working with at-risk youths OR a college degree with a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience working with at-risk youths.
• Ability to manage and promote a therapeutic environment, considering the varying clinical needs of each resident.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages and involves youth in productive and constructive activities in the cottage, school, and during cue exposure opportunities.
• Has an understanding of individual youth’s treatment targets and needs.
• Works with the youth so that he can successfully transition back to his home environment or a lower level of care.
• Provides eyes on/ears on supervision of youth at all times.
• Works alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model.
• Maintains a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping).
• Functions as part of a team, modeling pro-social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED