Youth Support Specialist

Sevita•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$19

About The Position

Youth Support Specialist Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve. As a Youth Support Specialist you will engage in activities with youth throughout Medina County. Responsible for providing 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. Provides support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery. Organizes and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations Plans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as well Maintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes. Completes and submits all required documents Provides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy. Attends and participates in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s) Multi-disciplinary team meetings Training and other meetings as mandated Coordinates, organizes and/or assists with household activities Including light housekeeping and meal preparation May provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments. Maintains confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. Performs other related duties and activities as required.

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

Providing 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.
Providing support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan.
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery.
Organizing and determining recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations
Planning and facilitating psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups
Maintaining current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes.
Completing and submitting all required documents
Providing supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy.
Attending and participating in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s) Multi-disciplinary team meetings Training and other meetings as mandated
Coordinating, organizing and/or assisting with household activities Including light housekeeping and meal preparation
Providing transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
Maintaining confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.
Performing 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.

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