YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

3d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 Years of Age
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
Associate's degree with at least 1 year experience working with youth.
Highschool Diploma or GED with 1 year of experience working with youth.
Must past all pre-employment physical, drug screening includes background clearances (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV)
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication.
Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit.
Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors and maintain an atmosphere of safety, support, and guidance to ensure a positive environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group is fulfilled.
Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks (in-house and community outings), and any applicable service.
Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions.
Supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles.
Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervises residents during recreational activities and provides instruction when necessary.
Supervises residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
Closely supervises residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
Implements behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
Overnight shift duties include the following: perform 15 minute checks on all residents, paperwork (make copies), and clean and organize unit areas.
Ensures safe evacuation of residents during emergencies and fire drills.
Record reports (i.e. Incident Reports, Restrictive Procedure Reports, etc) in a professional and timely manner.
Plans and implements organized activities for the residents.
Physically restrains residents (only when necessary in order to ensure safety) following Safe Crisis Management training in accordance with program policies.
Oversees resident health and hygiene.
Completes room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all according to program policies.
Attends all required meetings and trainings.
Works on all residential units and educational placements.
Maintains building cleanliness as needed such as taking out unit trash and taking used towels/sheets to laundry, performing light maintenance and building improvements, primarily during overnight shifts.
Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed.
Professionally represents agency.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties as assigned.