Youth Advocate 2nd shift weekend

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc is seeking a Part-time Residential Counselor in Seaford, DE. You will supervise residents, provide counseling, monitor routines, and assist with meals and activities in a youth-focused program.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, 21+ years old, a valid driver’s license, and ongoing training including CPR/First Aid. Prior adolescent counseling and strong communication skills are ideal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide residents through daily routines using the program’s Behavioral Modification practices.
• Counsel residents in living, social interaction, self-care, and related skills; provide crisis intervention counseling as needed.
• Oversee homework and study hour periods; monitor library use.
• Assist with meal preparation and monitor food selection during meals per inventory procedures.
• Document and chart resident performance and behavior; compile statistics and documentation.
• Support residents in recreational and creative arts therapies and plan activities.
• Supervise and assist residents with self-administration of medications as appropriate.
• Perform emergency drills as needed.
• Drive and escort residents to medical, dental, and other appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to and from school.
• Perform duties per program policies, utilizing supplies and equipment appropriately.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Oral communication

Written communication

Adolescent counseling

Driver's license

Medication administration training

Independence

Cultural sensitivity

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.

Work schedule:

• Part-time, 16 hours/week
• Friday & Saturday 3:30-11:30p

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