Youth Development Specialist, Phoenix House

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc; Plymouth (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 with employer‑2

Health Reimbursement Account with high

Job summary

Klingberg Family Centers in Plymouth, CT is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide primary childcare within a therapeutic group home. You will help develop and implement individual treatment plans, support daily living skills and ensure a safe, respectful environment for clients.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and certification in TCI, CPR and First Aid, with a preferred bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma plus experience in similar settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience in therapeutic group settings is preferred.
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid and TCI certification.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary childcare worker and participate in developing individual treatment plans.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans, ensuring consistency across staff.
• Foster a therapeutic environment aligned with the group home philosophy.
• Assist clients with daily living skills, hygiene, transportation, and personal needs.
• Support families and guardians and promote positive relationships within the group home.
• Participate in recreational activities and safety procedures as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Youth Development Specialist, Phoenix House

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

3 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)
• Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

We are an Aff…

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 InstitutionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential Counseling
• Training and Development Opportunities, including “Risking Connections”
• Referral Program
• Monthly Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
• Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

We are an Aff…

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