Youth Support Specialist

Sevita • Mansfield, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Part-Time Youth Support Specialist, you will engage in activities with youth throughout Mansfield and surrounding areas. The role involves providing training, assistance, and supervision to youth in areas such as daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, and job skills development. You will support youth to ensure objectives are met in accordance with their Service Plan, establishing a therapeutic relationship to ensure effective interventions and service delivery. The position also includes organizing recreational outings to observe behaviors, planning and facilitating psychoeducational/allied therapies/groups, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will coordinate and assist with household activities, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, and may provide transportation for youth to activities and appointments. Confidentiality, human rights, and universal precautions must be maintained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years’ of verifiable experience working with At-Risk Youth; or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experience
• Experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges required
• Must have valid driver's license for at least 1 year

Responsibilities

• Engage in activities with youth throughout Mansfield and surrounding areas.
• Provide training, assistance and/or supervision to youth in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration and/or job skills development.
• Provide support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery.
• Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations.
• Plan and facilitate psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups.
• Maintain current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes.
• Complete and submit all required documents.
• Provide supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy.
• Attend and participate in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s), Multi-disciplinary team meetings, Training and other meetings as mandated.
• Coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities, including light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• May provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Benefits

• $19.00 per hour.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees