Youth Care Specialist (Tier-2) (Children's Services)

Job Overview

Performs youth care duties safeguarding the general welfare of youths assigned to the county residential care services.

 

Salary

Minium: $42,057.60- $54,674.88

 

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

 

Tier 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Monitors, coaches, and supervises the behavior of staff and youth, and interacts with youth during all assigned program activities. May serve as team leader for activities.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed by treatment plans and reports medical condition of clients to nurses.
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment at program facilities by monitoring the status of clients and by recommending, implementing, and/or monitoring corrective actions as needed.
• Completes, reviews, and verifies the accuracy of program reports and logs.
• Implements and monitors prescribed treatment programs or skill-based services trainings.
• Reviews requests for placement services and provides recommendations to supervisor.
• Provides orientation and training for new staff.
• Ensures maintenance work orders are submitted in a timely manner.
• Performs Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) crisis intervention, counseling, or physical restraint.
• Assigns, oversees, and participates in the transportation of individuals and groups of youth using assigned county vehicle as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the implementation of NAPPI crisis intervention (i.e. crisis counseling, physical restraint techniques, and environmental safety observations). 
• Knowledge of available social support agencies and resources in the community.
• Knowledge of the functions, services, procedures and regulations of the unit or department to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and terminology of child and adolescent developmental stages and intervention techniques.
• Skill in the application and modeling of consequences and positive reinforcement.
• Ability and willingness to work with youth with emotional, mental or physical disabilities.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures to support and ensure alignment with the department's goals and vision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with established Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the organization.
• Ability to complete, review, and verify the accuracy of all program reports and logs.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Skill in detecting potential dangers to youth or staff. Experienced in taking proactive and appropriate action, guiding staff in exercising sound judgment, and following established reporting procedures and protocol.  
• Ability to assume responsibilities of a manager in their absence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to physically restrain youth weighing up to 107 pou