Youth Support Specialist

Sevita • Cleveland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our community-based Residential Care and Specialty Homes are designed for youth with intensive clinical and/or behavioral needs. We are a leader in providing caring support and intensive therapy and looking to build our team. The Youth Support Specialist will orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans and supervision, as well as provide guidance to each youth/teen in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and/or job skills development. This role involves establishing a therapeutic relationship focused on building relationships, direct support, and service delivery. The specialist will organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations, coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training, and provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments. Additionally, the role requires providing thorough proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years of verifiable experience working with Youth At-Risk or 1 year experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice, or Psychology
• Experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral disability required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach

Responsibilities

• Orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans and supervision
• Provide guidance to each youth/teen in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and/or job skills development
• Establish a therapeutic relationship focused on building relationships, direct support, and service delivery
• Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations
• Coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training
• Provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments
• Provide thorough proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED