Youth Advocate 2nd shift weekend

Children and Families First Delaware Inc; Thorpe-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Children and Families First Delaware Inc. seeks a part-time residential counselor to supervise residents, provide counseling, and guide daily routines. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, medication assistance, recording progress, and coordinating activities.

The role requires 21+ age, an associate degree in a human services field, valid driver’s license, and ongoing training in CPR/First Aid and related techniques. Evening shifts involve Friday and Saturday 3:30-11:30p.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field with one year of related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to respond to cultural differences among agency's service population.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Forty hours of annual training including 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routine using behavioral modification practices.
• Counsel residents in living, social interaction, self-care and related skills; crisis intervention as needed.
• Oversee homework and study hours; monitor library use.
• May prepare meals and supervise food selection during meals.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior; compile statistics.
• Guide residents in recreational and arts therapies and activities.
• Supervise and assist residents in self-administration of medications as appropriate.
• Perform emergency drills as needed.
• Drive and escort residents to medical and other appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to school and other locations.
• Perform duties per program policies and use inventory and equipment appropriately.

Skills

Counseling

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Crisis response

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

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