Youth Residential Support Specialist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver strength-based treatment to youth under the Teaching Family Model. You will implement individualized treatment plans, teach communication and coping skills, and collaborate with families and teams.

The role requires a High School diploma, QAP certification within 3 years, Teaching Family Certification within 1 year, BLS and First Aid within 45 days, and a valid Alaska

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering behavioral health interventions using structured models.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and crisis intervention principles.
• Ability to engage youth and families in treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health interventions and teach skill development to families and youth as defined in treatment plans.
• Maintain consistent program structure and document daily progress notes according to agency standards.
• De-escalate aggressive behavior and ensure client safety during crises.
• Collaborate with SEARHC teams and community entities to meet therapeutic goals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Child and youth care

Outdoor recreational activities

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire

Teaching Family Certification within 1 year of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days of hire

First Aid within 45 days of hire

Current Alaska Driver’s License

Must be at least 21 years of age

Job description

Pay Range

Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04 This position is responsible for providing strength-based treatment and behavioral interventions according to the Teaching Family Model and the individualized treatment plans for youth experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Shift Details

24/7/365 Rotating shifts Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Using the Teaching Family Model, provide behavioral health interventions and teach skill development including effective communication, positive social interaction, problem solving, decision making, and anger management to families, individual clients and groups as defined in the treatment plans.
• Maintain consistent program and activity structure.
• Provide therapeutic limits.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and good active listening.
• Use approved strategies to prevent aggressive behavior and to deescalate volatile situations.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of co-occurring disorders and the interrelationship of substance abuse and mental health.
• Utilize teaching techniques and interventions according to the Teaching Family Model and other common treatment modalities and effectively engage the clients within the treatment process.
• Understand, utilize, teach and implement motivational systems.
• Plan, supervise and document daily activities that meet therapeutic goals.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and interventions to ensure client safety and immediately inform supervisor of any crisis or unsafe situation.
• Document daily progress notes in a timely manner, which meet agency standards and state and federal regulations.
• Must be able to engage in moderate physical recreational activities that support recovery.
• Establish and engage in professional collaboration within SEARHC and relevant community entities.
• Other duties as assigned to meet program, clinic, departmental and organizational goals.

Shift Schedule

Shifts are 24/7. This includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Details: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire.
• All training for the QAP certification process will be provided and funded by SEARHC.
• Must achieve the Teaching Family Certification within 1 year of hire (RSS working solely overnight shifts are exempt from this requirement.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days of hire.
• Training will be provided.
• First Aid within 45 days of hire.
• Training will be provided.
• Current and valid state of Alaska Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience Required

• Preferred - 1 year of experience working with emotionally and/or behaviorally disturbed youth.
• Knowledge of Teamwork.
• Skills in Verbal and written communication.
• Skill, aptitude, and experience in child and youth care.
• Skills/competence in basic outdoor recreational activities.
• Ability to Implement training, actively participate in consultation services, including receiving and implementing feedback.
• Act as a positive role model for youth and family.
• Provide appropriate and respectful care, support, structure, and guidance for youth and family development.
• Apply the basic principles of child development, behavioral health, and crisis intervention.
• Understand the indicators of child abuse, neglect, and mandatory reporting laws.
• Understand of cultural issues in the treatment process.
• Possess ability to use cultural differences to enhance treatment.
• Be sensitive to the unique needs of emotionally and behaviorally disturbed clients and their families.
• Follow written protocols from medical, supervisory, and clinical personnel.
• Learn, understand, and implement professional boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Position Information

Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

We Want You to Join our Team Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy. Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits.

SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants. At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.

We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion