Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Specialist

Family & Children Services, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children Services, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Residential Youth Specialist to provide individualized, trauma-informed residential services for up to six youth concurrently.

The role focuses on stabilizing emotions and behavior by developing new skills for home and community functioning, within a home-like setting. You will build therapeutic relationships, facilitate social-emotional learning and regulate emotions, while ensuring safety and progress toward treatment goals and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license with reliable vehicle.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or HS diploma + 2+ years working with youth (preferred).
• Willingness to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED training.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient youth to programming; note safety concerns.
• Support implementation of individualized treatment plans in a trauma-sensitive way.
• Establish positive relationships and oversee progress toward goals.
• Develop and teach Social Emotional Learning and emotion regulation groups.
• Oversee daily routines including meals, study time, and activities.
• Document progress and complete service notes, report on youth care.
• Provide on-call shift coverage when a scheduled staff is absent.
• Assist Program Supervisor in meeting licensing/contract requirements.
• Deliver annual DCS training on interacting with youth.
• Attend monthly team/supervisor meetings and performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Family & Children Services, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Residential Youth Specialist to provide individualized, trauma-informed residential services for up to six youth concurrently.

The role focuses on stabilizing emotions and behavior by developing new skills for home and community functioning, within a home-like setting. You will build therapeutic relationships, facilitate social-emotional learning and regulate emotions, while ensuring safety and progress toward treatment goals and