Youth Support Specialist (PT 32, 3rd; Fri-Mon 11p-7a)
About The Position
Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to provide direct care, supervision, support, and guidance to youth residents in a residential setting. The role works with team members to develop and implement individualized plans and helps residents access the support and resources needed to reintegrate into their communities. It also requires accurate documentation, calm and composed responses in high-pressure situations, and collaboration with colleagues and external stakeholders. The position is part-time with benefits at Coventry House in Coventry, Rhode Island, and is scheduled Friday through Monday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Starting pay is $19.98 per hour, with a $0.50 third-shift differential where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma and four years of experience in the social service or criminal justice field; education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one-year-for-one-year basis.
- Valid driver's license.
- Able to arrive 15 minutes before the shift for shift change and may be required to stay later.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in the social service or criminal justice field is preferred.
- Experience with youth populations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to youth residents in a residential setting.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for residents in collaboration with other team members.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to residents throughout their stay.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of resident progress and behavior.
- Ensure residents receive the support and resources needed to reintegrate into their communities.
- Conduct employment, job-search, and home-confinement spot checks on each shift.
- Conduct assigned common-area, room, and perimeter searches and document results.
- Conduct and document pat/pocket searches of clients entering the facility.
- Complete and document house counts hourly from midnight to 8 a.m. and every two hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
- Conduct monthly emergency drills.
- Secure urine samples from same-sex clients and complete required paperwork and electronic documentation.
- Supervise client visitation and sign visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
- Complete intake for new arrivals before the end of the shift.
- Facilitate client orientation as assigned.
- Facilitate all client movement into and out of the facility.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medication.
Benefits
- Two weeks of vacation during the first year, increasing to three weeks after one year.
- Seven days of sick time and four floating holidays.
- Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
- 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment and a 100% company match up to 4%.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for certification and professional development.
- Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel at the current IRS rate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
