Youth Care Specialist (1st Shift Weekends)

OhioGuidestone•Berea, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a part-time Youth Care Specialist to work 1st shift on Saturdays and Sundays. This role is crucial in providing out-of-home care for boys and girls with complex trauma, mental health needs, academic struggles, and severe emotional and behavioral concerns. The Youth Care Specialist will work as an integral member of the Residential Treatment team, building and maintaining strong relationships with residents and staff, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and implementing activities that promote social skills and personal growth. The position requires understanding the impact of trauma, completing documentation, and participating in required training. OhioGuidestone is a leader in community behavioral health care, serving approximately 26,000 Ohioans annually with a focus on the whole person through telehealth and in-person services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years’ experience working with high risk/at risk youth, corrections or mental health population required.
Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
The ability to physically restrain residents whose ages, heights and weights vary according to agency approved behavioral safety system.
Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills: able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen, physical, TB and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Criminal Justice Youth Development or a related field is preferred.
Crisis intervention training or experience highly recommended.
Strong understanding of adolescent development and psychology desired.
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care preferred.
Flexible; able to work days, evenings, holidays and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
Works as an integral member of the Residential Treatment team by building and maintaining strong nurturing relationships with the residents and staff of the Youth Residential Treatment Center through clear communication and decision-making.
Observe professional boundaries with residents at all times.
Supervises residents in their care assuring that a safe, supportive space and therapeutic environment is maintained, during assigned shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Handle emergency situations such as environmental, weather related or physical injury.
Execute activities that promote social skills and personal growth.
Provide crisis intervention to residents according to residential treatment center policies and procedures.
Develop and consistently maintain structured routines for youth residents’ daily functioning, including wake-up, hygiene, meals, activities and bedtime.
Organize and implement activities and educational groups to promote growth in areas of social skill building, and physical, emotional and mental development, according to treatment plans.
Understand the emotional, psychological, and physical impact of trauma.
Participate in weekly supervision with the Program Manager to ensure proper care for residents.
Complete all required documentation, which could be electronic or paper. As follows: Client incident reports (CIR’s), daily logs, night logs, communication logs, USDA logs and any other required documentation to ensure proper care.
Complete all required training prior to deadline, both in person and online through the agency’s learning management system.
Correctly utilize physical techniques as instructed by the agency approved behavioral safety system.
Maintain active status in all required certifications and training courses.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Benefits

NEW higher pay rates
Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
Free CEU trainings
10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
401(k) with employer match option
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Free licensure supervision
Recognition and rewards