Resident Care & Behavior Support Specialist

County of Berks; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks seeks a residential care professional for the Berks County Youth Center Shelter Program. The role focuses on providing ongoing care, maintaining security, and coordinating with social services to understand residents' situations.

Responsibilities include direct supervision, activity planning, and documentation, while ensuring compliance, safety, and a respectful environment. A background in residential or correctional settings is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or credits toward an Associates.
• Two years of professional experience in a residential/correctional setting.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all aspects of resident’s daily activities and scheduled programming.
• Oversight of resident’s compliance with facility policies, procedures, and practices.
• Mentoring, coaching, and counseling residents.
• Planning for and conducting activities with residents.
• Compiling daily statistical logs and report writing.
• Provides care for residents within a minimum secure, residential environment.
• Always maintains behavioral security of all residents.
• Always supervises and interacts with the residents.
• Maintains a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor and atmosphere always.
• Acts as a role model.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Record keeping

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

County of Berks seeks a residential care professional for the Berks County Youth Center Shelter Program. The role focuses on providing ongoing care, maintaining security, and coordinating with social services to understand residents' situations.

Responsibilities include direct supervision, activity planning, and documentation, while ensuring compliance, safety, and a respectful environment. A background in residential or correctional settings is required.