Youth Specialist

Job Title : Youth Specialist

Location : Belleville, MI

Department : Girlstown

Reports to : Residential Supervisor

FLSA Status : Full Time Non-Exempt

Job purpose

Girlstown Residential Program serves female children (ages 10-17). The residents of Girlstown are in foster care, but due to their behavioral and / or emotional needs as a result of the trauma they have suffered, are not successful in a traditional foster home. This setting allows for them to develop coping strategies so that they can be fully productive members of the community.

The Youth Specialist position responsible for the 24 - hour care, supervision, safety and welfare of the Girlstown residents.

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete shift report with co-workers
• Complete school attendance sheet daily & check calendar for appointments & transports
• Supervise resident study time and assist with homework
• Monitor resident's laundry day and teach laundry skills
• Pass medication as assigned and follow medication log procedures
• Initiate and provide supervision of resident's chore, teach cleaning skills and collect cleaning supplies and store appropriately after chores are completed
• Maintain effective and ongoing supervision of residents on all floors of the facility and outside on facility grounds
• Monitor dinner, teach appropriate manners, complete Meal Attendance Form
• Monitor resident shower time and record on "Resident Grade Sheet".
• Complete Activity Reports as assigned
• Complete incident reports, point book and LOP's before leaving shift
• Walk through the house to make sure it is clean & organized by the end of each shift.
• Wash any dishes left in the sink & clean up the staff office
• Check all doors to make sure the house is secure before leaving shift
• Prepare light meals if the cook is unavailable.
• Develop & provide effective treatment and self-help groups / trainings that augment treatment.
• Transport clients as assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate modeling behavior / communication & maintain a professional relationship with the residents.
• Work with treatment team to aid in the program objectives.
• Attend staff meetings, training and workshops
• Inform immediate supervisor verbally and in writing any issues that impact the clients, employees & administration of the agency.
• Inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect.
• Perform other job related tasks or duties as assigned by the Residential Supervisor and / or Girlstown Program Manager.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Direct reports

None