Youth Development Specialist-$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

19d•$18 - $21•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 help these individuals develop and grow. The position is full-time, working 40 hours a week, primarily on the 2nd shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Maintain certification in TCI, CPR and First Aid.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

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 those clients and facilitates implementation of the plans.
Maintains familiarity with and implements approved individual treatment plans and programs for all clients assigned to the group home and 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 system 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.
Provides motivation of clients, hobby and skills instruction and support, and the fostering of 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.