Residential Youth Care Specialist, PRN

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Matthews, NC

1h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Residential Youth Care Specialist, PRN you will be expected to provide care, supervision, structure, and to be an advocate that provides and builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care. You will be surrounded by team members committed to the same goal, as well as various functional professionals partnering with you in our youth's success. A typical day as a Residential Youth Care Specialist, PRN day-to-day care of youth while in residence (including fun!), working with clients from 10-17 years old, males or females who are highly acute and potentially aggressive, supporting treatment process of each youth, and completing other tasks as assigned by your Supervisor. As a Residential Youth Care Specialist, PRN you will work on an as needed bases where you will work a minimum of 4 12hr shifts per month: 1st Shift: 7am-7pm Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday This position requires mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crises Intervention training program prior to engaging with clients. All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in the Human Services field strongly preferred
High School diploma/GED and two years' relevant experience working with youth will be considered in lieu of BA/BS degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with youth
Must pass a drug screening test
Must pass an extensive background check
Must be able to work a minimum of 4 shifts per month

Nice To Haves

Passion for working with youth & adolescents
Enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

Responsibilities

Provide care, supervision, and structure to youth.
Act as an advocate and build therapeutic relationships with youth.
Engage in day-to-day care of youth, including recreational activities.
Work with clients aged 10-17, who may be highly acute and potentially aggressive.
Support the treatment process of each youth.
Complete other tasks as assigned by your Supervisor.
Attend a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training program.
Pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.