Youth Advocate 2nd shift

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc is looking for a full-time staff member to supervise and guide residents through daily routines using behavioral modification practices. Responsibilities include counseling in social skills, overseeing homework sessions, and ensuring appropriate self-care.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay. The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or relatable experience, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Desire for Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• One year of related work experience preferred.
• Must maintain forty hours of training per year.
• Ability to respond to cultural differences in service population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routines.
• Counsel residents in social interaction and self-care.
• Oversee homework and study periods for residents.
• Prepare meals and monitor resident behavior during meals.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior.
• Participate in recreational and creative arts therapy.
• Supervise self-administration of medications.
• Drive and escort residents to appointments.

Skills

Crisis intervention counseling

Communication skills

Behavioral Modification

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

Description

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routine/schedule utilizing the program’s Behavioral Modification practices.
• Counsel residents in appropriate living, social interaction, self care/personal hygiene, and related skills; crisis intervention counseling as needed, which may include using passive restraint techniques.
• Oversees conducting of homework and study hour periods; monitors use of library.
• May prepare meals and monitor/direct resident behavior and appropriate food selection during meals; utilize food and supplies according to inventory procedures.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior, compile statistics and other documentation of resident performance and behavior.
• Participate in and guide resident participation in recreational therapy and creative arts therapy exercises and activities; assist in planning of such programs.
• Supervises and assists residents in any self-administration of medications as appropriate.
• Perform emergency drills as needed.
• Drive and escort residents to medical, dental, and other professional appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to and from school, and otherwise.
• Perform duties in accordance with program policies and procedures and utilize inventory, supplies, equipment, and program possessions appropriately.

Full-time, with benefits

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• EAP Perks Plus and Other Wellness Benefits
• 401 (k) plan with matching.

Work schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 3:30-11:30pm

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field with one year of related work experience is desired; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
• Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain at least forty hours of training per year to include Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Passive Physical Restraint, and Crisis Control Techniques.
• Previous counseling experience, preferably with adolescents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.

EOE