Youth Care Specialist

OhioGuidestone - Berea, OH

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Berea, OH

Social Assistance

About the position

OhioGuidestone's residential Campus provides out-of-home care for boys and girls with complex trauma, mental health needs, academic struggles, and severe emotional and behavioral concerns, which prevent them from living safely at home. A Youth Care Specialist is a youth that works in tandem with placing agencies and caregivers to transition youth back into permanent living situations. We have full-time and part-time availability for 2nd, and 3rd shifts as well as part-time weekend 1st shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Works as an integral member of the Residential Treatment team, building and maintaining strong, nurturing relationships with residents and staff.
• Supervises residents in their care assuring that a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained during assigned shifts.
• Handles emergency situations such as environmental, weather-related, and physical injury.
• Provides crisis intervention to residents according to residential treatment center policies and procedures.
• Develops and consistently implements structured routines for daily functioning, including wake-up, hygiene, meals, activities, and bedtime.
• Plans and organizes activities and educational groups for residents promoting change and growth in social skills and physical, emotional, and mental development.
• Implements activities consistent with the Brain Building model for treatment.
• Completes all required documentation, including daily logs, night logs, communication logs, USDA logs, and any other required documentation.
• Completes all required training prior to deadlines, both in person and online.
• Correctly utilizes PAARR and PAARR physical techniques at all times.
• Maintains active status in all required certifications and trainings.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department-specific projects.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrates positive leadership and promotes a team-based work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with licensing guidelines.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a Social Service field.
• Experience working with the adolescent population.

Benefits

• Pre-employment screening process covered by the agency, including fingerprint background screening, physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen.