Bilingual Residential Youth Specialist-PT, VB

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Summary: This position provides supervision for children in 24/7 shelter care. Scheduling is flexible with multiple shifts available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

– Provides direct supervision and oversees physical care of children placed in shelter
– Assists children in coping with separation from family using a trauma informed approach
– Assists children in managing their behavior in a healthy and positive manner through appropriate behavioral interventions
– Assists with and provides appropriate social, cultural, and recreational activities for children
– Assists in meeting goals and objectives on each childs individualized service plan
– Prepares and maintains complete and accurate daily logs as per licensing, Department of Health and Human Services and agency requirements
– Provides crisis intervention services and on call coverage as assigned
– Participates in required trainings that include but are not limited to CPR/First Aid, Medication Management and Behavioral Intervention
– Assists in the preparation of meals for children
– Assists in maintaining shelter facility in a clean and safe manner
– Assists in the development and implementation of daily activity schedule for children in shelter
– Assists with transportation of children to community activities and appointments
– Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
– Demonstrates sensitivity to the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
– Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
– Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.