Youth Care Professional

Description Job Title: Youth Care Professional Department: Residential Services

Position Summary Supervise the safety and well-being of youth in care at all times, fostering physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each individual while maintaining a professional relationship with the upmost integrity.

Department Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.

Agency Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

Compensation

$17.60 per hour for part-time $18.00 per hour for Full-Time, with $.25 increase after 6 months

Hours/Schedule Full-Time (includes overtime - mandated shifts and/or requirements) All shifts include evenings and weekends

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth through role modeling.
• Instruct, guide, and direct youth in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, academics, routines, and work habits.
• Respond to youth's needs and promote growth of supportive professional relationships.
• Actively use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention skills to de-escalate youth's level of stress.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the youth's treatment team regarding behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
• Plan and supervise activities to promote social, vocational, and cultural needs, supporting various interests of each youth in such planning.
• Transport youth to medical appointments, family visits, and other community visits as required.
• General security of the cottage and campus.
• Maintain confidentiality of each youth in care.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, supervisory meetings, trainings and Treatment Team meetings.
• Submit all necessary reports in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Ability to utilize physical restraints in accordance with safety protocols youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required

An EEO/AA Agency We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.