Youth Specialist

Guiding Harbor•Van Buren Charter Township, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Girlstown Residential Program serves female children (ages 10-17). The residents of Girlstown are in foster care, but due to their behavioral and/or emotional needs as a result of the trauma they have suffered, are not successful in a traditional foster home. This setting allows for them to develop coping strategies so that they can be fully productive members of the community. The Youth Specialist position is responsible for the 24-hour care, supervision, safety, and welfare of the Girlstown residents.

Requirements

Must be trained in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives
Ability to provide direction and supervision to residents
Must be highly motivated and flexible
Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team
Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Social Work or related field preferred
Knowledge and experience in working with abuse/neglect teenagers preferred
Understanding of working with children who have experienced trauma
Experience in leading groups and therapeutic activities

Responsibilities

Complete shift report with co-workers
Complete school attendance sheet daily & check calendar for appointments & transports
Supervise resident study time and assist with homework
Monitor resident’s laundry day and teach laundry skills
Pass medication as assigned and follow medication log procedures
Initiate and provide supervision of resident’s chore, teach cleaning skills and collect cleaning supplies and store appropriately after chores are completed
Maintain effective and ongoing supervision of residents on all floors of the facility and outside on facility grounds
Monitor dinner, teach appropriate manners, complete Meal Attendance Form
Monitor resident shower time and record on “Resident Grade Sheet”
Complete Activity Reports as assigned
Complete incident reports, point book and LOP’s before leaving shift
Walk through the house to make sure it is clean & organized by the end of each shift
Wash any dishes left in the sink & clean up the staff office
Check all doors to make sure the house is secure before leaving shift
Prepare light meals if the cook is unavailable
Develop & provide effective treatment and self-help groups/trainings that augment treatment
Transport clients as assigned
Demonstrate appropriate modeling behavior/communication & maintain a professional relationship with the residents
Work with treatment team to aid in the program objectives
Attend staff meetings, training and workshops
Inform immediate supervisor verbally and in writing any issues that impact the clients, employees & administration of the agency
Inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect
Perform other job related tasks or duties as assigned by the Residential Supervisor and/or Girlstown Program Manager