Youth Specialist SCO Family of Services - 3.2 Briarwood, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Use of force training Driver's License Direct support Working with youth Correctional restraint procedures Full Job Description Seeking qualified candidates to work in a juvenile justice residential setting. Positions and shifts available in our Queens location. SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO Family of Services welcomes you to join our family and help us work together to carry out our mission to build a stronger tomorrow.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide 24/7 "eyes on" client supervision, including ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure. Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team. Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention as needed. Demonstrate a commitment to the program's mission by supporting a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment. Maintain a positive healthy environment in which residents will be exposed to meaningful living experience. Accompany youth to school, appointments, and all group activities. Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur. Completes daily log, Incidents/Accidents/AWOL reports and procedures, documenting all significant events in an accurate and timely manner; attends in-service training sessions Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children. Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers. Ability to work varied hours as required. A valid driver's license from NY, NJ, or CT is required. Must be able to provide excellent references. SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. #nyccampaign

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person