Youth Recovery Worker - (PT) (3rd) - Fayette (64810)

HOLY CROSS SERVICES INC•Saginaw, MI

8d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Youth Recovery Worker will monitor/supervise clients in daily activities using the Agency’s Group Treatment Model as a basis for change. Supports other staff by providing information needed for treatment planning and recommending appropriate treatment goals and objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid and current Driver’s License - Able to meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience with the child welfare system and/or experienced child abuse strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have interest and/or experience in serving children with extensive sexual trauma histories.

Responsibilities

Continuously builds relational connection with the youth on the unit
Provides crisis intervention while upholding fidelity to program intervention models
Collaborate with the team, across units, and across departments to ensure child success and positive culture
Uphold unconditional positive regard for the children in care, separating the child from their behavior, in all interactions/conversations/notes/reports with and about youth
Ensures children’s service and safety plans are effectively executed during assigned shifts
Provides immediate, appropriate, and kind redirection and correction for problematic behaviors among the youth in the unit, in accordance with TBRI principles
Maintain continuous visibility and accessibility for youth served
Provide court testimony and recommendations as needed
Contributes to child treatment planning
Uphold compliance with all regulations as required on the unit
Articulating and exemplifying the agency’s treatment philosophy and values
Continuously improving performance
Gathers necessary information at the start of shift, and shares information at the end of shift, to ensure continuity of services
Advocates for the youth in the unit, including providing targeted support for individually assigned youth
Actively participates in weekly supervision
Attends and actively participates in group and building meetings
Supports team culture to be trauma informed, compassionate, and upholding children’s and families’ dignity
Collaborate with family therapists and other personnel to assist with executing a family plan
Abide by licensing and contract obligations, including participating in audits, reporting and investigations as needed
Communicates timely with internal and external stakeholders with a high level of professionalism
Ensures all reporting and documentation are completed within the required agency and stakeholder systems (e.g., MiSACWIS, Relias, Paycor, CareLogic, etc.)
Ensures regular and punctual attendance for all assigned shifts
Identifies personal sensitivities/challenges and successfully self-regulates under pressure
Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.