Transitional Living Specialist - Day

Transitional Living Specialist - Day Good Samaritan Boys Ranch - 3.9 Willard, MO Job Details Full-time From $16.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Working with trauma survivors Emergency response in crisis intervention

Full Job Description Department :

Transitional Living Supervisor :

Transitional Living Specialist Supervisor Qualifications:

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field, and/or experience working with youth in a residential or transitional living program.

Minimum :

High School Degree, at least 21 years of age, able to obtain a Class E driver's license

Position Summary :

Provide supportive services to residents in transitional living setting. •

Schedule:

Wednesdays 11a-7p / Thursdays 1p-10p / Fridays 1p-10p / Saturdays 8a-10p

Special Working Conditions :

Exposure to residents and at times, treatment conditions. Long and irregular working hours. Requires ability to manage crisis situations, emergency situations, and provide trauma informed interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Staff is responsible for the safety and well-being of residents. Staff will not have excessive tardiness and will maintain an attendance rate above 95%. Staff will provide required documentation that is both timely and substantive, including hourly checks, incident reporting, shift changeover documents, med pass, and email updates, as required. Staff will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment in the group homes. Professional Demeanor Staff will conduct themselves in a professional manner with visitors, residents, and other professionals. Staff will interact in a reflective manner as opposed to a reactive manner. Staff will ensure that anyone requesting information is connected to the proper parties, provided they are unable to assist them. Interactions with Residents Staff will convey respect to residents in all interactions, including confrontation. Staff /resident interactions will be supportive and build on strengths, rather than criticism. Staff actions will promote a trauma informed care model of service provision. Staff will demonstrate patience and empathy in all interactions. Staff will be sensitive to cultural differences in resident and staff populations. Staff will serve as positive role models for youth in the program at all times. Staff will be proactive in the identification of problems and will work as a team to develop solutions. Staff will provide appropriate and trauma informed crisis intervention as needed. Staff will provide educational and employment guidance and support. Staff will provide independent living skills learning opportunities to residents in all programs. Staff will transport residents to work, school, and other appointments as necessary. Staff will follow proper procedure during critical incidents including the notification of case managers, licensing unit, and on call, as well as, maintain resident/staff ratios at all times. Staff will follow agency policies and procedures. Staff will perform additional duties as requested by the TLS Supervisor or Program Coordinator.

Benefits Offered :

Company paid Healthcare for full-time employees Dental and Vision insurance for full-time employees Vacation, Personal/Sick, and Maternity leave on day one of employment for full-time and part-time employees Paid Holidays for full-time and part-time employees 403(b) matching