Youth Development Specialist-$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services•New Britain, CT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves caring for, treating, and rehabilitating adolescents aged 12-21 who are struggling with behavioral health issues and co-occurring complex physical health needs. The role requires building therapeutic relationships to support their development and growth. The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, primarily on the 2nd shift. Klingberg Family Centers is a private non-profit multi-service agency dedicated to extending hope and healing to children and families affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, severe family problems, and mental health issues. Webster House, located in New Britain, CT, is a specialized home on the Klingberg campus serving boys and girls aged 12-21 with behavioral and complex physical health needs, providing an integrated system of care.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Maintain certification in TCI, CPR and First Aid.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Assisting residents with physical transfers and physical care, Pulling or Pushing Wheelchairs, Toileting or Showering Residents when necessary and appropriate.
Carrying up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience working in a therapeutic group preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary childcare worker to assigned clients.
Participates in the development of individual treatment plans for clients and facilitates their implementation.
Maintains familiarity with and implements approved individual treatment plans and programs for all clients assigned to the group home.
Consults with other staff to assure consistency and continuity of individual treatment programs.
Fosters a stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining the values and principles of the group home’s treatment philosophy.
Interacts with clients in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem.
Implements treatment plans, behavioral systems, and other means of structure in a therapeutic, caring, and respectful manner.
Fosters a positive, communicative environment for client families, guardians, and representatives.
Fosters the development of meaningful group and individual relationships within the group home among both clients and staff.
Provides a variety of services to clients, including transportation, assistance and instruction in hygiene, assistance in the development of daily living skills, and maintenance of other personal needs.
Assists in the teaching and development of life skills.
Ensures adequate care for the clothing, shelter (cleanliness of bedroom), and other basic needs of clients.
Participates in and/or plans recreational activities as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor, including motivation of clients, hobby and skills instruction and support, and fostering a positive, enthusiastic, and therapeutic play environment.
Participates in maintenance of a safe, clean, secure, and orderly environment.
Reports unsafe or unhealthy situations to a supervisor and to maintenance personnel.
Ensures the safety of clients by properly following emergency procedures and maintaining required trainings and certifications.
Obtains and maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training certification.
Participates in physical intervention of clients as required in a manner consistent with policy and procedures.