Youth Independent Living Overnight Support Specialist, FT

Intercept Youth Services, Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intercept Health is seeking an Overnight Support Specialist for the Youth Quest program in Virginia. The role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and pay of $17-$20 per hour, dependent on experience. The position requires a human services Bachelors degree or a high school diploma with at least one year of relevant experience.

You will support residents with life skills, transport, and daily living tasks, helping them grow toward independence within a structured program.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: a human services Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Use interpersonal communication to gain resident cooperation and resolve conflicts.
• Provide transportation and supervise residents on outings and appointments.
• Guide residents in hygiene, condo care, meals, and weekly chores.
• Apply fair, firm, and consistent behavior management.
• Supervise administration of medications as appropriate.
• Monitor curfew and incidents; document in the life skills log.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High School diploma with 1 year experience

Job description

Overnight Support Specialist - Youth Quest

Now offering a $3000 sign on bonus!

$17-$20/hour depending on experience

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."

Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As Overnight Support Specialist for Intercept Health's Youth Quest, you will serve as a positive role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of the resident transitional living plan and assist with life skills learning, transportation, and administrative duties.

Education and Experience Required: The selected candidate will have a human services Bachelors degree (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, etc) OR a High School diploma with at least one year of experience working with children and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Use good interpersonal communication skills to gain resident cooperation and resolve resident conflicts. Interact with all residents while maintaining appropriate relationships which do not allow self-disclosure of personal or social information to residents.
• Provide transportation, accompany, and directly supervise residents on outings, activities and appointments in the community.
• Guide residents in personal hygiene techniques and the proper care of their condominiums. Assist residents in meal preparation steps. Guide and instruct residents in proper housekeeping and laundry procedures; review completion of weekly chores.
• Exercise fair, firm and consistent use of behavioral system.
• Supervise the administration of medications as appropriate.
• Check each condominium to ensure residents are in by curfew, working, or on an approved pass. Document all incidences in communication log and contact the Life Skills Coach or Program Supervisor. Record accurate and complete information in the resident chart pertaining to: resident behavior, critical incidents, AWOLs, restrictions, unusual sleep patterns, etc.

To learn more about the Youth Independent Living Program, check out the following video.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 observed holidays

To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.