Youth Independent Living Overnight Support Specialist, PT

Intercept Health • Virginia Beach, VA

12d • $17 - $20

About The Position

As an Overnight Support Specialist for Intercept Health’s Youth Quest, you will serve as a positive role model for residents, demonstrating socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors. You will contribute to the formulation and implementation of residents’ transitional living plans and assist with life-skills learning, transportation, and administrative duties. The listed pay is $17–$20 per hour. The role is part-time.

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 on community outings, activities, and appointments.
• Guide residents in personal hygiene and proper condominium care; assist with meal preparation; instruct residents in housekeeping and laundry; and review weekly chores.
• Apply the behavioral system fairly, firmly, and consistently.
• Supervise the administration of medications as appropriate.
• Check condominiums to ensure residents are in by curfew, working, or on an approved pass.
• Document incidents in the communication log and contact the Life Skills Coach or Program Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate, complete resident-chart records regarding behavior, critical incidents, AWOLs, restrictions, unusual sleep patterns, and other relevant matters.

What This Job Offers

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