Youth Residential Specialist (PRN)

Epworth Children & Family Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan

Generous time off plan

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services is seeking a Youth Specialist to provide supervision and guidance to youth ages 11-18. The role involves ensuring treatment needs are met and promoting social, emotional, and intellectual development.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience with at-risk youth. The position is part-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with at-risk youth.
• Class E license required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide youth regarding their daily activities.
• Document youth behavior and participation.
• Provide input to individual youth treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention methods

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word and Outlook skills

Understanding of at-risk youth

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 hours of college training in social sciences

Tools

ETO database software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Epworth - Webster - St. Louis, MO 63119
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Reports To: Campus Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18/hourly

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.

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 document 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.
• Serve as a training instructor to conduct required compliance agency training needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Class E license (or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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 coursework in social sciences is preferred.

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.

Benefits

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.

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.