YOUTH SPECIALIST

SCO Family of Services • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, including ensuring compliance
with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri
Approach.
Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth,
co-workers, and the treatment team.
Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health,
safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic
crisis intervention as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to the program’s mission by supporting a safe,
orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment.
Accompany youth to school, appointments, and all group activities.
Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction
with children.
Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training,
including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical
restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued
employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers.
Ability to work varied hours as required.
A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, or CT is required.
Must be able to provide excellent references.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Must be a team player.
Must demonstrate strong sensitivity to cultural differences, including
sexual orientation and identity, among staff and clients.
Must possess a strong belief in individuals’ ability to grow and change and
be able to forge mutually respectful partnerships with clients and their
families.
Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner’s helping role, and
intervene appropriately.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
Complete Safe Crisis Management training and all required refreshers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work takes place in a residential setting with juveniles.
Employees must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding
environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Expected to work within a collaborative partnership.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All
staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are
taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Requirements

• Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children.
• Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers.
• Ability to work varied hours as required.
• A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, or CT is required.
• Must be able to provide excellent references.
• Must be a team player.
• Must demonstrate strong sensitivity to cultural differences, including sexual orientation and identity, among staff and clients.
• Must possess a strong belief in individuals’ ability to grow and change and be able to forge mutually respectful partnerships with clients and their families.
• Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner’s helping role, and intervene appropriately.
• Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
• Complete Safe Crisis Management training and all required refreshers.
• Employees must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment.
• Expected to work within a collaborative partnership.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, including ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri Approach.
• Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team.
• Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the program’s mission by supporting a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• Accompany youth to school, appointments, and all group activities.
• Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees