Adolescent Residential Care & Activities Specialist

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking staff to provide a safe, clean, and supportive living environment for program residents. Duties include meal prep, activity programming, and maintaining daily routines with accurate reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with tests, and the ability to support adolescents and families. References are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• TCI training with written test and competency to perform physical restraints.
• Must complete TCI refreshers to maintain continued employment.
• Prior exposure to working with an adolescent population desired.
• Experience in child welfare is a plus.
• Must be able to provide excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, and caring living environment for program residents.
• Prepare meals according to weekly meal planner.
• Participate in activity programming including individual and group activities, sports, games, trips, enrichment activities, etc.
• Enforce the program's daily routine by accurately completing reports, checklists, and daily point sheets.
• Support medical issues, student educational/vocational needs, casework, and clinical appointments.
• Confront negative behavior when it occurs in a constructive manner.
• Maintain professional, positive, and encouraging relationships with residents, family members, and agency staff.

Education

High School

Job description

SCO Family of Services is seeking staff to provide a safe, clean, and supportive living environment for program residents. Duties include meal prep, activity programming, and maintaining daily routines with accurate reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training with tests, and the ability to support adolescents and families. References are required.