Per Diem Youth Support & Safety Advocate

Community Solutions Inc; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. in Coventry, RI seeks a Per Diem Youth Support Specialist to supervise clients and uphold agency policies and procedures. You will facilitate counseling, advocacy and support, and provide a safe environment.

Starting wage is $19.98 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials. Responsibilities include conducting client intake, daily safety checks, securing keys, monitoring medication self-administration, and transporting clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year experience in the social service or criminal justice field preferred.
• High School Diploma plus 4 years experience in the social service or criminal justice field.
• Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one year for one year basis.
• Able to arrive 15 minutes before shift for shift change, may also be required to stay later.

Responsibilities

• Provide client supervision and complete all required program operations.
• Uphold all agency policies and procedures pertaining to safety and security of clients, agency property and the community.
• Conduct intake on new arrivals prior to the end of the shift and facilitate client orientation.
• Supervise client movement in and out of the facility; monitor medication self-administration.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle; conduct monthly emergency drills; secure urines and document results.
• Complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation; sign visitors and contractors in/out.
• Conduct searches (common area, room, perimeter, patdowns) and document results; confiscate contraband as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Solutions Inc. in Coventry, RI seeks a Per Diem Youth Support Specialist to supervise clients and uphold agency policies and procedures. You will facilitate counseling, advocacy and support, and provide a safe environment.

Starting wage is $19.98 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials. Responsibilities include conducting client intake, daily safety checks, securing keys, monitoring medication self-administration, and transporting clients as needed.