Youth Development Specialist, Phoenix House

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc; Allentown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

Health Reimbursement Account (H.R.A.)

Tuition Assistance

401K Retirement Plan

EAP – Counseling

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Staff Appreciation Activities

Tuition Discount

Job summary

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc in Plymouth, CT seeks a Youth Development Specialist to join a licensed group home. The role is full-time, providing direct care to assigned clients and assisting in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.

You will support daily living skills, coordinate transportation, model respectful communication, and help families engage in the rehabilitation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Experience in a therapeutic group setting preferred.
• Maintain TCI, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary childcare worker and participate in treatment plans.
• Maintain group home programs and ensure consistency of care.
• Foster a therapeutic environment and promote self-esteem.
• Provide transportation and life-skills instruction.
• Plan recreational activities with supervision and staff.
• Ensure safety and report unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Maintain trainings and certifications including emergency procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma required

TCI Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Youth Development Specialist, Phoenix House

Full Time Service Worker Phoenix House, Plymouth, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1479

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Typical Duties

• Serves as primary childcare worker to assigned clients. Participates in the development of individual treatment plans for those clients and facilitates implementation of the plans.
• Maintains familiarity with and implements approved individual treatment plans and programs for all clients assigned to the group home and consults with other staff to assure consistency and continuity of individual treatment programs.
• Fosters a stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining the values and principles of the group home’s treatment philosophy.
• Interacts with clients in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem.
• Implements treatment plans, behavioral system and other means of structure in a therapeutic, caring, and respectful manner.
• Fosters a positive, communicative environment for client families, guardians, and representatives.
• Fosters the development of meaningful group and individual relationships within the group home among both clients and staff.
• Provides a variety of services to clients, including transportation, assistance and instruction in hygiene, assistance in the development of daily living skills, and maintenance of other personal needs.
• Assists in the teaching and development of life skills. Ensures adequate care for the clothing, shelter (cleanliness of bedroom), and other basic needs of clients.
• Participates in and/or plans recreational activities as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor. This participation includes motivation of clients, hobby and skills instruction and support, and the fostering of a positive, enthusiastic, and therapeutic play environment.
• Participates in maintenance of a safe, clean, secure, and orderly environment. Reports unsafe or unhealthy situations to a supervisor and to maintenance personnel. Ensures the safety of clients by properly following emergency procedures and maintaining required trainings and certifications.
• Obtains and maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training certification. Participates in physical intervention of clients as required in a manner consistent with policy and procedures.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School Diploma required.
• Experience working in a therapeutic group preferred.
• Maintain certification in TCI, CPR and First Aid.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Generous Benefit Package Includes

• Competitive Wages
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) with $1,000-$2,000 employer contribution annually
• Health Reimbursement Account (H.R.A.) with $1,500-$3,000 contribution annually (depending on medical benefit chosen)
• $100 reimbursement for getting an age-appropriate routine preventative care exam (if covered under Klingberg’s medical plans)
• 10-12 Sick days (accrued annually)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 Staff Appreciation Activities / Events annually
• Tuition Assistance (Winter, Spring and Summer semesters)
• Company Paid Life (Employee, Spouse and Children) and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Up t0 4% company match)
• 10% Tuition Discount at Educational Institutions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential Counseling
• Training and Development Opportunities, including “Risking Connections”
• Referral Program
• Monthly Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)