AMIKids Sandoval, Inc.
Youth Care Specialist - AMIkids Multi Service Home - ALBQ
1 year ago
Albuquerque
Job Description Albuquerque Multi-service Group Home operated by AMIkids Sandoval provides emergency transitional living and supportive services for males ages 13-18 referred by protective services, juvenile justice, parental unit, or tribal social services based on a finding/suspected finding of abuse, neglect, delinquency, substance use, or other at-risk problems. Position Summary As a Youth Care Specialist in the emergency in-take facility you will be responsible for directing and safely supervising the youth in our care by providing guidance in behavior choices by teaching social, self-help, academic and living skills. Available Schedule(s): Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday; 12-hour shift: 9am-9pm or 9pm-9am Essential Job Duties • Ensure the safety and supervision of all youth in accordance with all operational and contractual requirements,, • Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth in the program,, • Act as a coach to youth to help them grow and develop in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills, interpersonal communications and behavior,, • Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods,, • Effective implementation of Behavior Skills Training,, • Overnight Staff supervise youth during quiet and sleeping hours and conduct bed checks in accordance to established schedule,, • Review Notes in Shift Log at beginning of every shift,, • Complete required shift documentation at end of every shift,, • Notify management immediately of problems and/or incidents,, • Complete incident, accident and behavioral reports according to standard operating procedures,, • Actively participate in debriefs at beginning and end of each shift; provide applicable Youth and Program updates and changes,, • Ensure facility, equipment and supplies follow all laws, regulations and policies,, • Teach youth how to maintain all equipment within compliance standards,, • Maintain the repair and maintenance log and inventory of related equipment,, • Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards,, • May be required to participate in day and/or overnight trips, special activities that involve recreational sports, and may require extended 16-hour workdays/24 hour on-call status,, • Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,, • Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,, • Drive program’s vehicles as required in accordance with AMIkids transportation guidelines,, • Attend all required training/professional development events and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses., • High school diploma/GED (degree preferred),, • One year child welfare experience, within foster youth or related youth service program,, • Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within, • Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D, • PTO & Paid Holidays, • Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc., • Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program, • Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.