Youth Support Specialist

Sevita • Newark, OH

17h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through personalized programming, they help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome challenges and live well. The Part-Time Youth Support Specialist will engage in activities with youth throughout Newark and surrounding areas, providing training, assistance, and supervision in daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, and job skills development. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships, organizing recreational outings, facilitating groups, maintaining documentation, and coordinating household activities.

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

• 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 as well
• 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

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees