Youth Advocate 2nd shift weekend

Children and Families First Delaware Inc; North Walsham; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Children and Families First Delaware Inc seeks a part-time residential counselor to support residents with daily routines, behavioral modification techniques, and safety practices.

You will provide counseling for living skills, assist with meals and personal care, document progress, and participate in recreational therapies while adhering to program policies.

Responsibilities include supervising residents, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating activities and transportation as required.

Formación

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field; equivalent combination considered.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences among the agency’s service population.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain at least forty hours of training per year: Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Passive Physical Restraint, Crisis Control Techniques.
• Previous counseling experience, preferably with adolescents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routine using Behavioral Modification practices.
• Counsel residents in living skills, social interaction, self-care and crisis intervention as needed.
• Oversee homework and study periods; monitor library use.
• Assist with meals and monitor food choices in line with inventory procedures.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior; compile statistics and other documentation.
• Coordinate recreational and arts therapies and escort residents to appointments.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Educación

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Descripción del empleo

Description

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routine/schedule utilizing the program’s Behavioral Modification practices.
• 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.
• Oversees conducting of homework and study hour periods; monitors use of library.
• May 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 arts therapy exercises and activities; assist in planning of such programs.
• Supervises and assists residents in any self-administration of medications as appropriate.
• Perform emergency drills as needed.
• Drive and escort residents to medical, dental, and other professional appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to and from school, and otherwise.
• Perform duties in accordance with program policies and procedures and utilize inventory, supplies, equipment, and program possessions appropriately.

Work schedule:

• Part-time, 16 hours/week
• Friday & Saturday 3:30-11:30p

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain 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.

EOE