Youth Care Professional I (Evenings) - Critical Time Transition Program
About The Position
The Youth Care Professional I supports the day-to-day functioning of residents and delivers relationship-based, competence centered, and trauma informed solutions to youth and families to help them reach their full potential. The Youth Care Professional I supports the day to day functioning of the residents by helping to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and safety. This is a full-time (40 hours) position on a 3:00pm-11:00pm schedule, flexibility to work weekend day(s) is required. Some on-the-job travel in an agency vehicle will be required, but this position is based on our 1183 Monroe Ave campus in Rochester, NY.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Demonstrate the emotional competence and good judgment required to build productive, engaged children, youth, staff and family relationships while implementing required rules, expectations and routines.
- Ability to complete all required documentation in timely fashion according to established policies and regulations.
- Ability to recognize and address escalating and dysregulated youth behavior and utilizing training provided in behavior management and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including the use of physical interventions (holds) in a life or limb situation.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with self and others.
- Consistently meet the highest standard for ethical and professional conduct towards all.
Nice To Haves
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards preferred.
Responsibilities
- Engage youth and families in trust-based, productive relationships to help them prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence.
- Maintain vigilance and ratio to ensure safety of residents in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
- Provide support services such as mentoring, emotional support, life skills training, and personal care to children.
- Execute after school and weekend activities. Accompany children on outings; transport youth to and from home time and appointments.
- Complete and maintain documentation in medical record system and daily logs to meet program requirements.
- Supervise residents through trauma-informed approaches according to established program standards.
- Respond appropriately to resident emergency and safety issues/situations, in compliance with agency and regulatory mandated reporting protocols.
- Apply appropriate emergency techniques such as Heart saver as needed.
- Recognize dysregulated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk. This may include the use of protective interventions and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved physical restraints in a life or limb situation.
- Build professional relationships that support the individual development and success of residents; foster a safe, caring and supportive environment that promotes growth, skill development, and positive outcomes for residents.
- While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid holidays
- comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
