3pm to 11pm Full Time Direct Care Staff (17-21 Year Old Group Home)

Old Colony YMCA; Fall River (MA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Old Colony YMCA seeks a Youth Care Advocate to ensure a safe, supportive environment for clients and to apply YMCA, DCF and DEEC policies. The role emphasizes compassionate counseling, positive role modeling and cooperation with staff and the Program Director.

The position requires 21+ years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to document incidents clearly. Staff must complete DEEC and OCY trainings annually and remain committed to the program’s

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School education or the equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Must be able to read and write cohesively for incident reporting.
• Yearly completion of DEEC required and OCY training programs.

Responsabilités

• Staffing must follow 24-hour coverage and safety rules.
• Follow security procedures and provide a safe environment.
• Monitor clients daily and enforce program rules on/off unit.
• Plan and supervise activities during free time for clients.
• Conduct intake and discharge procedures with proper paperwork.
• Complete required documentation and reports on shift.
• Intervene calmly in crises and use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills; restraints if necessary.
• Attend required meetings and trainings; maintain certifications.
• Possess advocacy responsibilities for assigned residents.
• Report suspected child abuse to Supervisor or DCF.
• Assist with meals and laundry; maintain punctual attendance.
• Obtain Program Director approval before leaving shift.
• Adhere to YMCA, DCF and DEEC policies; CARF standards.
• Work collaboratively with team and follow dress code policy.
• Complete monthly resident reports; support other OCY programs as directed.
• May assume PIC responsibilities and manage emergency procedures.
• Keep emergency procedures posted and followed by staff.

Connaissances

Basic computer knowledge

Incident reporting literacy

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Under the direction of the Assigned Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment. In this function, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible to ensure that YMCA, DCF and DEEC policies are applied. He/she is responsible to apply his/her own skills, experience and interests while interacting and counseling clients. A Youth Care Advocate must maintain a positive role model for clients, enhance their self-worth and provide encouragement so that they may reach their full potential. A Youth Care Advocate is responsible to contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in his/her job and cooperation with co-workers and the Program Director. He/she will reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Program/Department Responsibilities

• The program requires 24 hour staffing. Staff may be mandated to stay until staffing ratios are in accordance with EEC guidelines.
• Ensure all security procedures, as outlined in the Operations Manual, are followed in full to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for clients and staff.
• Closely monitor all clients in all phases of their daily activities and during their night routine and to make sure that all rules and regulations of the program are followed both on and off the unit.
• Plan, implement and supervise activities during free time for clients (games, discussions, etc.).
• Conduct thorough intake and discharge procedures, including all paperwork and careful storage and labeling of clients’ belongings and valuables.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation as needed, including log entries, van mileage, incident reports, meal count sheets, clinical reports, security sheets, etc., prior to completion of shift.
• Prevent crisis situations from escalating and assist a crisis situation by intervening and counseling clients in a calm, professional manner and utilizing your Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills, and if necessary, physical restraints.
• Attend and participate in all required program meetings and professional trainings.
• Maintain required certifications and may be required to MAP certified within six months of start date dependent on DCF program.
• Accept advocacy responsibilities (coach, mentor and support) for assigned residents.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the Supervisor on duty or DCF.
• Supervise, prepare and assist in meal preparation and laundry chores.
• Be punctual in attendance and follow the program’s policies and procedures.
• Receive permission from Program Director or designee prior to leaving your shift to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Maintain YMCA, DCF, DEEC policies and procedures. Adhere to CARF standards.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time.
• To assist other OCY programs as directed.
• Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are posted in the program and followed by all.
• Complete supply inventories upon request.
• Provide professional and courteous telephone service to all contacts when needed.
• There will be occasions that the use of your personal vehicle will be expected and required. You will be reimbursed for the mileage completed during an Old Colony Y assignment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School education or the equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Must be able to read and write cohesively for incident reporting.
• Yearly completion of DEEC required and OCY training programs.