Youth Support Specialist

Youth Support Specialist (Part-Time)

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 Part-Time Youth Support Specialist you will engage in activities with youth throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Why Join Us?

• $19.00 per hour.
• 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.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

child care, youth counselor, youth support