Youth Support Specialist (Per Diem) — Supervision & Counseling

Community Solutions, Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. in Coventry, RI seeks a Per Diem Youth Support Specialist to supervise clients and support program operations. You will model professional conduct, uphold safety policies, and provide counseling, advocacy and supportive services in a crisis- or transition-focused setting.

Starting wage is $19.98 per hour, with applicable shift differentials. The role requires reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct checks, document results, and transport

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year experience in social service or criminal justice.
• High School Diploma plus 4 years experience in the social service or criminal justice field.
• Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one year for one year basis.
• Able to arrive 15 minutes before shift for shift change, may also be required to stay later.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid drivers license
• 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide update on any client issues and incidents.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts.
• Ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Conduct common area, room searches and perimeter searches as assigned and document results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results.
• Confiscate any contraband found and complete incident report.
• Complete house counts every hour from Midnight to 8am and every 2 hours from 8am to 10pm and document results.
• Transport Clients as needed in a Company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Secure urines from same sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Supervise all client visitation. Sign all visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
• Complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of your shift. Facilitate client orientation as assigned.
• Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility.
• Monitor client's self-administration of medication.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Social service experience

Criminal justice experience

Attention to detail

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

Community Solutions Inc. in Coventry, RI seeks a Per Diem Youth Support Specialist to supervise clients and support program operations. You will model professional conduct, uphold safety policies, and provide counseling, advocacy and supportive services in a crisis- or transition-focused setting.

Starting wage is $19.98 per hour, with applicable shift differentials. The role requires reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct checks, document results, and transport