Youth Advocate 2nd shift weekend
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Children and Families First Delaware Inc
Seaford, DE, US
Summary
The Youth Advocate supervises and guides residents through daily routines, behavioral modification programs, and recreational activities. They also provide crisis intervention, assist with medication administration, and transport residents to professional appointments.
Job Description
Description
- Supervise and guide residents through daily routine/schedule utilizing the program’s Behavioral Modification practices.
- Counsel residents in appropriate living, social interaction, self care/personal hygiene, and related skills; crisis intervention counseling as needed, which may include using passive restraint techniques.
- Oversees conducting of homework and study hour periods; monitors use of library.
- May prepare meals and monitor/direct resident behavior and appropriate food selection during meals; utilize food and supplies according to inventory procedures.
- Document and chart resident performance and behavior, compile statistics and other documentation of resident performance and behavior.
- Participate in and guide resident participation in recreational therapy and creative arts therapy exercises and activities; assist in planning of such programs.
- Supervises and assists residents in any self-administration of medications as appropriate.
- Perform emergency drills as needed.
- Drive and escort residents to medical, dental, and other professional appointments.
- Monitor resident movement to and from school, and otherwise.
- Perform duties in accordance with program policies and procedures and utilize inventory, supplies, equipment, and program possessions appropriately.
Work schedule:
- Part-time, 16 hours/week
- Friday & Saturday 3:30-11:30p
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field with one year of related work experience is desired; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
- Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.
- Must maintain at least forty hours of training per year to include Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Passive Physical Restraint, and Crisis Control Techniques.
- Previous counseling experience, preferably with adolescents.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and accurately.
EOE
We Believe Every Child Is Filled With Tremendous Potential.
At Children & Families First, our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all children and their families has made our name our promise.
We know children thrive when they have regular interactions with responsive, caring adults. We also know the weight of poverty, systemic racism, depression or other mental health challenges creates toxic stress that can overload parents' abilities to provide the supportive relationships children need.
Using brain science research as the foundation for our framework, Children & Families First engages more than 20,000 children, youth, and families each year in programs, services, and supports proven to prevent, intervene, and heal the immediate and lasting impacts of toxic stress and trauma.
Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential and we believe investing in children and families is the single most powerful lever to create a healthier society and stronger economy for us all, now and in the future.
Founded
1884
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
We Believe Every Child Is Filled With Tremendous Potential.
At Children & Families First, our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all children and their families has made our name our promise.
We know children thrive when they have regular interactions with responsive, caring adults. We also know the weight of poverty, systemic racism, depression or other mental health challenges creates toxic stress that can overload parents' abilities to provide the supportive relationships children need.
Using brain science research as the foundation for our framework, Children & Families First engages more than 20,000 children, youth, and families each year in programs, services, and supports proven to prevent, intervene, and heal the immediate and lasting impacts of toxic stress and trauma.
Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential and we believe investing in children and families is the single most powerful lever to create a healthier society and stronger economy for us all, now and in the future.
Founded
1884
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
