Youth Advocate-Second Shift

Children & Families First; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k)

Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

EAP Service

Life Insurance

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Seaford, Delaware, is seeking a full-time staff member to supervise and guide residents through their daily routines. Responsibilities include counseling residents in life skills, overseeing homework sessions, and ensuring their well-being during activities. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree in Human Services, strong communication skills, and experience in crisis intervention. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license meeting agency insurance requirements.
• Maintain at least forty hours of annual training including Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Passive Physical Restraint, and Crisis Control Techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide residents in daily routines.
• Counsel residents on living skills and crisis intervention as needed.
• Oversee homework and study periods, monitor library usage.
• Prepare meals and monitor resident behavior during meals.
• Document resident performance and behavior.
• Lead residents in recreational and arts therapies; assist program planning.
• Supervise medication self-administration as appropriate.
• Perform emergency drills and escort residents to medical appointments.
• Monitor resident movement to and from school and other activities.
• Ensure duties follow program policies and use inventory and equipment properly.

Skills

Counseling skills

Behavioral modification practices

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Details

• Full-Time with benefits
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM-11:30 PM with rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401 (k)
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• EAP Service
• Life Insurance

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.