Overnight Residential Youth Care Specialist (Trauma‑Informed)

The City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Family Service of RI (FSRI) seeks a dedicated residential youth care professional to guide and supervise children and adolescents in a living-program setting. You will help residents make daily-life decisions while upholding agency policies and the terms of the Department of Children, Youth and Families contract.

The role emphasizes implementing Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in a milieu setting, promoting physical and mental well-being, and supporting a diverse, inclusive team across multiple

Qualifications

• Empathetic, great listening skills and a passion for working with youth.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Background in residential work or related fields is helpful; diverse experiences considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting.
• Assist residents to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within agency policy and contracts.
• Implement and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Youth engagement

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Family Service of RI (FSRI) seeks a dedicated residential youth care professional to guide and supervise children and adolescents in a living-program setting. You will help residents make daily-life decisions while upholding agency policies and the terms of the Department of Children, Youth and Families contract.

The role emphasizes implementing Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in a milieu setting, promoting physical and mental well-being, and supporting a diverse, inclusive team across multiple