Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

Trinity Youth Services; Apple Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services seeks a Team Support Worker to supervise and support foster youth aged 13-18 in a residential setting. You will act as a positive role model, helping youths overcome trauma and develop life skills towards their goals.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with a care team. A driver’s license and willingness to undergo background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Experience supporting youth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain line-of-sight supervision focusing on safety and well-being.
• Help youth reach goals per their treatment plan.
• Document incidents and complete reports accurately.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to guide behavior.
• Transport youth when required.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Child Development

Job description

We are currently Seeking a Team Support Worker to join our residential team and help us fulfill our mission to help children and families create a better future. As a Team Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with foster youth, ages 13-18. The Team Support Worker is responsible for the direct supervision of youth while in our care. You will assist youth who have suffered trauma in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and tools to break the cycle of abuse and experience success in achieving their goals with hope for a brighter future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and hire accordingly. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will have the opportunity to act as a positive role model and will proactively help children overcome the effects of prior trauma.

Trinity is committed to providing the training, support, and strategies for success in this role.

Team Support Workers:

• Maintain “line-of-sight” supervision of youth, focusing on behavior, safety, and general well-being.
• Promote growth and development in the children and assist them in reaching goals in accordance with their individualized treatment plan.
• Document behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents and provide complete and accurate documentation and reports as assigned.
• Use appropriate Trauma Informed interventions to redirect behavior and help each child develop his/her own capacity for self-control.
• Drive a vehicle and transport youth when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at a minimum, in addition to one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Child Development,
• Previous experience as an employee or volunteer at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year;
• “Lived” experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system as a consumer or caregiver;
• Minimum of one hundred (100) hours of relevant experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor or counselor.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Team Support Worker Salary: $17.00 per hour.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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