Youth Advocate Assistant

Description

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routine/schedule utilizing the program’s Behavior Modification Program.
• Counsel residents in appropriate living, social interaction, self care/personal hygiene and related skills; crisis intervention counseling as needed, which may include using passive restraint techniques.
• Prepare meals and monitor/direct resident behavior and appropriate food selection during meals; utilize food and supplies according to inventory procedures.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior, compile statistics and other documentation of resident performance and behavior.
• Participate in and guide resident participation in recreational therapy and creative art therapy exercises and activities; assist in planning of such programs.
• Communicate with staff both in writing (Communication Log) and verbally as to daily situations and occurrences; update progress notes regarding individual residents; extract appointments from the Appointment Calendar to list in the Communication Log (overnight shift).
• Perform emergency drills as needed.
• Drive residents to medical, dental, and other professional appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to and from school trips, and to and from earned privilege utilization by residents.
• Perform duties in accordance with program policies and procedures; utilize all inventory and supplies/equipment program possessions as appropriate.
• Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
• Serve on staff committees as assigned and/or approved.
• May supervise and assist residents in and self-administration of medications as appropriate.

Positions are hourly/as needed.  

Currently seeking staff for 3rd shift/overnight.

High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field with one year of related work experience is desired; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
• Must have at least forty hours of training per year to include Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Passive Physical Restraint, and Crisis Control Techniques.
• Previous counseling experience, preferably with adolescents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.