- Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
-
Night Youth Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
New Directions Youth and Family Services Randolph, NY, United StatesNew Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim ...
-
Support Specialist
3 days ago
Javen Technologies Lakewood, United StatesIn this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: · Troubleshoots, assembles, installs, tests and maintains mechanical systems using all necessary tools to keep equipment available and capable. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity an ...
-
Radiology Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Jamestown, United StatesAre you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a dedicated Radiology Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about providing top-notch patient care and ensuring efficient operations, this could be the perfect opportun ...
-
Radiology Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
UPMC Jamestown, United StatesAre you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a dedicated Radiology Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about providing top-notch patient care and ensuring efficient operations, this could be the perfect opportun ...
-
Client Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
HBKS Wealth Advisors Fredonia, United StatesClient Support Specialist · HBKS Wealth Advisors (HBKS), an independent personal financial planning and wealth management firm with offices in four states, 14 locations, and approximately $6 billion in assets under management. HBKS Wealth Advisors is part of the HBK CPAs and Co ...
-
grant support specialist
2 days ago
Chautauqua Opportunities Dunkirk, United StatesGRANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST · DUNKIRK, NY ) · Job Type · Full-time · Description · Position Data: · Title:Grant Support Specialist · Grade:7Exempt:XNon-Exempt: · Reports to:Director of Grants and Systems Compliance · Assist the Director of Grants and Systems Compliance in researchin ...
-
Police Support Specialist
3 days ago
University of Pittsburgh Bradford, United States· Police Support Specialist · The Police Support Specialist is the first point-of-contact for people who call or visit the regional police station. The police support specialist is responsible for receiving and dispatching requests for emergency and non-emergency police services ...
-
grant support specialist
3 weeks ago
Chautauqua Opportunities Dunkirk, United StatesJob Type · Full-time · Description · Position Data: · Title: Grant Support Specialist · Grade: 7 Exempt: X Non-Exempt: · Reports to: Director of Grants and Systems Compliance · Assist the Director of Grants and Systems Compliance in researching available public and private gr ...
-
Manufacturing Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
Anderson Precision Jamestown, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJoin a small successful machining company that has been in the Jamestown area for over 130 years. · We pay for experience, but experience is not required. We will train you. This role will allow you to enter a career in manufacturing where you ma ...
-
Instructional Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Warren, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSalary: Minimum Starting Salary $44,000 · JOB TITLE: Instructional Support Specialist · PRIORITY DEADLINE: May 31,2024 · CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Non-Exempt · COMPENSATION: Minimum Starting Salary $44,000 · DIVISION: Academic Affairs · DEPARTM ...
-
grant support specialist
5 days ago
Chautauqua Opportunities Dunkirk, United StatesGRANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST · DUNKIRK, NY ) · Job Type · Full-time · Description · Position Data: · Title:Grant Support Specialist · Grade:7 Exempt:X Non-Exempt: · Reports to:Director of Grants and Systems Compliance · Assist the Director of Grants and Systems Compliance in research ...
-
grant support specialist
3 weeks ago
Chautauqua Opportunities Dunkirk, United StatesGRANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST · DUNKIRK, NY ) · Job Type · Full-time · Description · Position Data: · Title:Grant Support Specialist · Grade:7 Exempt:X Non-Exempt: · Reports to:Director of Grants and Systems Compliance · Assist the Director of Grants and Systems Compliance in ...
-
Falcon IT & Staffing Solutions Maryland Line, United States16th April, 2024 · Role: Mid and Senior Level Help-Desk Support Specialists. · Location: Fort Meade, MD. · Job Description: · We are searching for proficient Cyber Systems Support Specialists (Help Desk Support Specialists) to address end-user technical support queries on the ...
-
Falcon IT & Staffing Solutions Maryland Line, United States20th May, 2024 · Role: Mid and Senior Level Help-Desk Support Specialists. · Location: Fort Meade, MD. · Job Description: · We are searching for proficient Cyber Systems Support Specialists (Help Desk Support Specialists) to address end-user technical support queries on the Pe ...
-
Resident physician for laboratory medicine
1 week ago
BlueWave Solutions Frewsburg, United StatesAre you looking for a new professional challenge and want to further develop yourself? · At akut Doc, we are your transparent contact partner with an expert team from the healthcare sector for successful placements in medical positions. · Our client, a nationwide company for labo ...
-
Sapphire Solutions Starbrick, United StatesThe practice is easily accessible by public transportation, modernly equipped, and designed to be bright and welcoming. · In addition to general medical care, there is a special focus on endocrinology. · An indefinite contract with attractive compensation. · A responsible and div ...
-
Machine and Plant Operator 19 EUR"
1 week ago
Crimson Solutions Celoron, United StatesYour skills are in demand here · On behalf of our client, an innovative production company based in 27793 Wildeshausen, we are looking for reliable and ambitious machine and plant operators (m/f/d). · These are your tasks as a machine operator · Operating, adjusting and setting u ...
-
Senior Chief Physician Palliative Medicine
1 week ago
Sapphire Solutions Starbrick, United StatesAn interesting position in an interdisciplinary team with state-of-the-art, continuously evolving medicine · The hospital grounds include a kindergarten for individual child care · A free additional insurance with optional benefits · Currently, we are looking for a Chief Senior P ...
-
IT System Administrator
1 week ago
FusionWorks University of Pittsburgh Bradford, United StatesAt University of Pittsburgh Bradford, we are passionate about forward-thinking technology and to stay one step ahead, we need a team of forward-thinkers. Are you looking for responsibility and challenges? As an IT System Administrator (all genders)*, you will be responsible for t ...
-
Working student for data protection
1 week ago
Apex Ventures St. Bonaventure, United StatesAbout the Company · If data is the oil of the digital economy, then we are like the digital fire department: not only preventive, but also helpful in data protection or information security incidents. Because the medium-sized companies struggle to maintain such competencies inter ...
Youth Support Specialist - Randolph, United States - New Directions Youth and Family Services
Description
New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALISTS - Full Time positions available (Evenings & Weekends)
BENEFITS
Generous Paid Time Off; up to 14 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance; 401k with employer matching and health savings accounts; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
COMPENSATION
$ $20.00 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Support Specialist position is responsible for sharing with other staff the responsibility for creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu by creating a trauma informed environment.
This is achieved in part by supervising youth 24 hours per day, assisting youth with daily living, providing individual and group counseling and support, and ensuring the safety and welfare of all youth in care at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc within NDYFS Normative Culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
1. Directly supervise youth in care and administer to the physical needs of youth in care daily. 2. Dispense prescribed medications to children under the supervision of the Nurse and keep an accurate record of dispensation. Maintain Medication Administration Certification. 3. Create and maintain a trauma informed environment to support youth in achieving self-regulation and reaching their therapeutic goals. 4.
Provide therapeutic crisis intervention in the event of acute emotional and/or physical acting out and educate, provide and utilize sensory items to assist in self-regulation.
5. Communicate observations and pertinent information to Social Workers, Sr.Youth Support Specialist, Youth Support Specialist Supervisor and other members of the treatment team directly and through general and individual logs, relief notes, and telephone and visitation logs daily.
6. Document all incidents requiring intervention before the end of the work shift. 7.Participate in the formulation of treatment plans, the administration of discipline, and the provision of guidance and direction for the development of positive habits appropriate to the child's age and state of development.
8.Provide for safe and healthy living conditions by assigning and supervising children's daily household chores and requesting repairs and maintenance to the physical plant as needed.
9.Inspect and tidy up living unit before leaving each day (i.e., shut off lights and faucets, check bathrooms, etc.) 10.
Assist with life skills by ordering or shopping for supplies as needed, ensuring that clothes and linens are laundered daily and repaired when needed, and inventorying and replacing worn clothing at least seasonally.
11.If working overnights, perform security rounds document as follows:
Wyndham Lawn use the Detex Clock, Randolph uses logs. Perform and document bed checks nightly ensuring there is a youth in each bed at every bed check. Check for skin and/or breathing. 12. Report any disturbance or trespass occurring on the grounds to the security person and/or Sheriff's Department. Maintain a continuous fire security watch in the living unit while on duty. 13. Supervise morning wake-up, escort residents to breakfast, and supervise preparation for school daily. 14. Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure proper supervision and control of children under care. Maintain an accurate head count of youth at all times. 15. Maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 16. Attends all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field. 17. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY &
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills - Degree preferred. - High school Diploma/GED - Previous experience in childcare preferred.
Must be able to build appropriate, respectful relationships with youth, guide their development, manage unit/cottage effectively, participate in overall treatment plan, and be able to exercise common sense and professional judgment.
Special - Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with youth or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 6.Must have a valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver's License policy and Auto Insurance policy.
Exception:
Youth Counselors who have been placed temporarily in a non-driving position. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8.
Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.
