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Bilingual Youth Care Professionals Needed!
Responsive Deployment —Albion, MI
Able to work cooperatively with multiple members of a Team including program staff, state licensing personnel, ORR/Federal Field Staff, and other office…
From $17.15 an hour
Community Programs Behavioral Health Professional
KidsPeace New England —South Portland, ME
OR a minimum of 60 higher education credit hours in a related field of social services, human services, health or education; with the provider required to have…
$17 - $26 an hour
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Bilingual Prevention Specialist
Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center —Cleburne, TX
Other targeted groups may include civic and youth groups across the county. This person will be using curriculum that is already on hand, as well as working to…
$44,000 - $46,000 a year
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Youth Care Specialist (3rd Shift - 9:45pm - 6:15am)
Foundations for Living —Mansfield, OH
This position allows you to utilize your own creativeness to support our youth on a daily basis. Our specialists actively engage youth in a teamwork-focused,…
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Overnight Complex Youth Specialist
Trinity Youth Services —Yucaipa, CA
Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s…
$19 an hour
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Seasonal Youth Development Professional (Summer)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend —Bend, OR
Current First Aid/CPR Certification (BGCB may provide training and certification upon hire). Provide guidance to Club members to help them make appropriate…
$19.50 - $20.00 an hour
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Youth Specialist - Call In
Allegan County —Allegan, MI
Bachelor’s degree in a social science or human services field is preferred. Two years of college (30 semester hours) towards a social science or human services…
$23.71 an hour
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Youth Childcare/Specialist/Afterschool
Strawberry Recreation District —Mill Valley, CA
At least one year experience in leading and supervising children in a recreational setting and/or academic background/experience in recreation, elementary or…
$19 - $28 an hour
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Behavior Professional: Independent (BPI)
SilverNail NW LLC —Bend, OR
Bachelor’s degree in social science, education, or related field PLUS experience supporting a person with disabilities for at least six months.
Up to $32 an hour
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Family Centered Treatment Specialist
Health Connect America —Greenville, NC
Access to reliable transportation with adherence to all NC Division of Motor Vehicle laws (current vehicle registration, insurance, and driver’s license).
$40,000 - $45,000 a year
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Youth Specialist I (Tuesday-Saturday)
Interface Children & Family Services —Camarillo, CA
Proof of a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance (listed as covered), pass and maintain driving approval as…
$17 an hour
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Youth Specialist
Next Chapter Living Center I & II —Milwaukee, WI
Next Chapter Living Center is looking for experienced applicants that have worked in a residential facility with teens or who have experience working with at…
$15 - $18 an hour
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Female Youth Specialist
Washington County Juvenile Center —Marietta, OH
2-year college degree (prefer criminal justice or social services). Youth Specialists supervise and record all daily youth activity, keep youth on schedule, and…
$17 - $18 an hour
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Youth Care Professional
Board Of Child Care B W —Colesville, MD
Must have a valid, active, driver's license with less than 7 points. Play games, facilitate getting calls or video visits set up with their families or other…
$16.31 - $23.13 an hour
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Youth Specialist II
Truecore Behavioral Solutions —Tampa, FL
Required to possess a valid state ID or driver's license in the state where the work site is located. If the use of a company vehicle or the transportation of…
Estimated: $32.9K - $41.6K a year
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Youth Care Specialist (Part Time) - AMIkids Bennettsville
AMIKids Bennettsville, Inc. —Bennettsville, SC
Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,.
Estimated: $27.8K - $35.2K a year
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Youth Specialist
Erie County Family Court/Juvenile Justice Center —Sandusky, OH
Possession of a valid driver’s license. College graduate in a behavioral science field is preferred; high school graduate or equivalent with experience working…
$18 an hour
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Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound —Lakebay, WA
Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance.
$20.00 - $20.80 an hour
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Youth Development Specialist
KidsPeace —Bowdon, GA
Must possess a valid driver’s license. \* Responsible for the supervision and guidance of clients in a behavioral health residential facility.
$18.50 - $20.50 an hour
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Teen Program Specialist
United Boys & Girls Clubs Of Santa Barbara County —Goleta, CA
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From $17.50 an hour
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Bilingual Youth Care Professionals Needed!

Responsive Deployment - Albion, MI

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Job Details

Full-time From $17.15 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bilingual
CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Discharge planning

Full Job Description

Bilingual (Preferred) Youth Care Professionals needed for new facility in Albion, Michigan! All shifts available - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Relief/On Call.

Apply directly at: https://responsivemanagement.org/application/albionshelter

Select Division: Direct Care Professionals then Subdivision: Your preferred shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc,)

JOB SUMMARY:

Youth Care Professional (YCP) is responsible for providing direct care and supervision for unaccompanied children and youth. Services are provided primarily to children between the ages of 10 -17, residing in a 24- hour shelter funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). YCP is also responsible for facilitating a variety of services for youth including providing program orientation, safe transportation, intake services, and may be asked to assist in vocational, recreational, and structured leisure services. The YCP must ensure that services comply with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) licensing rules and ORR policies. Must strictly enforce and adhere to ORR’s Zero Tolerance Policy regarding abuse and neglect and all relevant ORR policies and procedures always ensuring the safety of the children and youth.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Support the Intake Process and assist in assessing and addressing each child’s physical, medical, and behavioral health needs.
Serve as the child’s first initial contact and ensure that their basic immediate needs are met such as (food, bathroom/shower, providing clean clothing and hygiene items, assigning to a dorm room).
During this initial interaction, the YCP will report any concerns immediately to be addressed by the other Team members (I.e., medical, clinical, case management) and adhere to the reporting and documenting process as per policies and procedures set forth by MDHHS and federal (ORR) requirements.
Actively engage in Daily Programming Activities for children and youth and coordinate/facilitate recreational activities (ex: soccer tournaments, walking outdoors), age and developmentally appropriate educational/tutoring services (ex: reading, writing, physical education, and arithmetic), vocational services (ex: life skills such as: learning to use a washing machine, personal hygiene to include approved curriculum on puberty and growth, and sexual health, mechanic class, first aid and CPR, sewing/knitting class, and music appreciation), and structured leisure activities (ex: Holiday celebrations, birthdays, TV time, Movie Night, pool table, and recognizing special milestones for children).
May also be designated as a Youth Activity Leader for Youth Lead Empowerment Activities including Student Council, Children’s Welcoming Team, Kids’ Voice, and Choice, and Religious Events.
Assist in the Crisis Response for children and youth identified as high-risk for runaway or who may have absconded and to provide behavioral support.
May be assigned to assist in the Discharge Planning Team for children and youth who may be reunifying with Sponsors or returning to their country of origin.
Supervise children and youth in any of the following locations, to include but not limited to indoors or outdoors of program/facilities, bedrooms, hallways, during restroom breaks, classrooms, cafeteria, community areas/living areas, office space, phone center, outdoor recreation space, during appointments with required service delivery personnel such as legal services, medical care, case management, clinical, religious services, during transportation services or while engaging in activities that require off-site services for youth.
Take meals with youth and supervise youth during mealtimes due to ratio dependent requirements.
Conducts timely room checks during asleep or awake hours of youth while in their designated bedrooms. YCP must conduct at minimum bedroom checks every 5 to 10 minutes (or less) to ensure that youth are safe in their assigned beds/bedrooms, and not in distress, engaging in behaviors that are self-harm or harmful to others, or engaging in behaviors that are not permitted (ex: physical confrontation, inappropriate touching with other youth, locked in a bathroom).
Maintains a log of all bedroom supervision checks conducted during sleeping or awake hours while youth are in their bedrooms.
Ensures that youth wake up timely to start their day, engage in morning hygiene activities, bedroom/bathroom chores to maintain upkeep of their bedroom, and prepare for the scheduled activities to include but not limited to meals, school, recreational activities, and/or celebrations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Must be 21 years of age or older to work directly with youth.
2 years of experience working with youth preferred.
Experience working in a shelter setting is a plus.
Able to work cooperatively with multiple members of a Team including program staff, state licensing personnel, ORR/Federal Field Staff, and other office personnel.
Clear MVR Check.
Clear criminal background check. Including a national criminal fingerprint background check.
Clear drug testing results.
Clear Tuberculosis results.
In adherence with federal or state contract requirements (as applicable): Proof of COVID Vaccinations and other immunizations (i.e., varicella, measles, mumps, tetanus, Tdap, rubella, Flu, Hepatitis A and B).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.15 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Day range:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Shift:

8 hour shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

Holidays

Work Location: In person

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