Youth Residential Specialist (full time)

Epworth Children & Family Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401k plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services is seeking a Youth Specialist to supervise youth ages 11-18, support daily routines, and implement treatment plans in a Webster Groves residential setting. You will monitor safety, document progress, and assist in crisis intervention as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 1+ year experience with at-risk youth, and the ability to obtain a Class E license within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• 60 college hours in social sciences preferred.
• Class E license (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide youth daily activities according to the program schedule.
• Document youth behavior and participation in the database and logs.
• Contribute to and implement individual youth treatment plans.
• Coordinate with therapists, case managers, and supervisors on youth needs.
• Supervise medications and complete related documentation.
• Transport youth to appointments and outings.
• Maintain facility safety and cleanliness; report repairs as needed.
• Perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques for crisis intervention.
• Serve as training instructor for required agency trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Adolescent care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

ETO database

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Epworth - Webster - St. Louis, MO 63119

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Join Us at Epworth: Empowering Futures, One Life at a Time!

At Epworth, we're more than just a multiservice agency; we are a beacon of hope and resilience for youth who have faced trauma. Established in 1864, our mission is to empower young individuals to uncover and embrace their unique potential by providing essential support, fostering resilience, and nurturing a sense of community. With a comprehensive range of services—from therapeutic foster care and intensive treatment to life skills training and crisis support—we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of youths and families each year.

Headquartered in the heart of Webster Groves, Missouri, with additional locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City, Epworth is committed to creating a world where every youth experiences life in all its fullness. If you\'re passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming lives, we invite you to explore our opportunities and join us in our mission to build a brighter, more hopeful future for those we serve.

Summary

As a Youth Specialist with Epworth Residential you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in the day to day lives of youth ages 11-18, providing supervision of all youth activities to promote social, emotional, and intellectual development with the goal of safely returning to a family setting in the community. This involves the oversight of youth daily routines to ensure that treatment needs are met while maintaining safety and promoting wellbeing.

Your Impact and Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and role model with youth regarding their daily activities, in accordance with the daily program schedule. Activities include, but are not limited to hygiene procedures, chores, recreational activities, therapeutic and life skills groups, educational requirements, outings, and employment.
• Track and documentation of youth behavior and participation in database, communication logs, critical incident reports to Document youth behavior and participation in database, communication logs, critical incident reports, etc.
• Provide input and implement individual youth treatment plans in daily activities.
• Communicate with other members of the program, including therapists, case managers, lead youth advisors, campus supervisors, etc., regarding youth needs and concerns.
• Supervise and/or administer medications and complete documentation.
• Transport and accompany youth on appointments and/or outings.
• Ensure the general security, maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, equipment, and supplies; reporting any necessary campus or building repairs and issues as needed.
• Perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certified physical intervention techniques to provide crisis intervention and for annual certification.
• Serves as a training instructor to conduct required compliance agency training needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Melinda Lewis

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize strength-based, therapeutic crisis intervention methods with adolescents.
• Understanding of at-risk youth client population.
• Ability to effectively instruct clients and oversee their daily activities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement agency and program documents, including procedure manuals, treatment plans, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, community partners, families, etc.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook, and ETO database software.
• The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting up to 100lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
• Work Environment: Most of the work for this position is performed under normal office conditions.

We Offer

• Epworth offers a comprehensive benefits package with eligibility beginning on hire date for medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability.
• Colleagues may participate in the 401k starting on the first of the month after hire date.
• We offer a generous time off plan for full time colleagues, including PTO, sick leave, and holidays.

Our Agency

Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.

Our Mission and Values

Epworth Empowers youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

Respect - We recognize our inherent worth and well-being of colleagues and clients,

Excellence - We offer evidence based, high quality programming and while providing exceptional service.

Community – We cultivate a sense of belonging among colleagues, racial equality, and social justice throughout our communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO/AA employer

Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with at-risk youth or adolescents displaying emotional/ behavioral challenges.
• Completion of at least 60 hours of college training with major course work in social sciences is preferred.
• Class E license (or must obtain within 30 days of hire.)
• Must be 21 years of age or older.