Youth Support Worker

Rite of Passage•Las Vegas, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivot Point Center for Youth (PPCY) provides short-term residential treatment to girls between the ages of 12 to 18 who exhibit maladaptive patterns of behavior, special needs, moderate mental health disorders, and emotional and behavioral disturbances. Youth may have a history of trauma, substance use disorders, and long-term involvement within the Department of Juvenile Justice Services. We expect youth to have presenting behaviors and impairments that affect their ability to be safe in a home-like setting. ROP will provide quality treatment, education, 24-hour supervision, cognitive, behavioral, social, vocation and other skills and services for youth who are completing placement or for those awaiting adjudication by the Court. As a Youth Support Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

Be empathetic, patient, consistent, compassionate, an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Be at least 21 years of age
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with youth who have a history of interpersonal violence and/or sexual trauma, or various forms of other traumas or teens having been in/on probation
Involvement with the Department of Juvenile Justice and/or the Department of Family Services is preferable

Responsibilities

Provide safety, around-the-clock supervision, mediation, crisis management and social, educational, and recreational support following the daily schedule.
Conduct a physical count of students within the living area and update the check sheet as required by site operations.
Monitor and document client behaviors and activities.
Transport youth in company vehicles.
Communicate any youth-related concerns, behavior changes, emotions, academic progress, and their overall disposition to ensure the treatment plan is adjusted to meet the youth's success.