Lead Youth Service Worker

Job Summary:

Lead Youth Service Worker will be responsible for the safety and well-being of all clients on campus. is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to adolescents. The position provides quality youth care and close supervision of adolescent clients in a residential setting. The position will engage and coordinate with all agency departments. The LYSW will be responsible for environmental safety in all campus buildings and will respond to provide additional support to clients and staff as needed to de-escalate crisis, assist with transitions, cover break times for other staff members, or work with clients that need supervision and support. The LYSW will provide additional support on the residential floors to assist with ratio and safety concerns, should they arise. The LYSW staff member always promotes and enhances a client-centered and goal supportive environment.

Essential Functions:

Closely supervise residents at the facility and during transitions; ensure that any hostilities are de-escalated and prevented whenever possible. This position will be part of the ratio during business hours as needed for youth/staff ratio compliance and in ratio for emergency/crisis situations as assigned by management. Exhibit a respectful, caring, and understanding attitude toward all clients and their families. Serve as a positive role model. Must be knowledgeable to agency schedule, in order to position self in typical runaway directions while clients transition between buildings. Take appropriate action in accordance with training and/or agency guidelines in handling any given situation including appropriate behavior modification, implementing HWC procedures, or reporting a runaway according to Agency policies and procedures. Responsible for the enforcement of agency policy for campus expectations for clients, staff, and visitors. Routine examination and reporting of agency property conditions and confirming secure doors, cameras, windows, locks, etc. are functional. Should be present in buildings for brief periods of times each hour when clients are present. Responsible for monitoring the campus for individuals who may not be approved visitors, former employees, employees on suspension, etc. Responsible for responding to all serious events on campus that may be a result of client aggression, including assault on staff, peers, or property damage. Attend Agency meetings as needed Attend all required Agency training within required timeframes including Handle with Care certification. Ensure that HR is provided with all required documentation in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required; must possess strong organizational and communication skills. Prefer experience with at-risk youth and behavior management skills. Physical Requirements (BFOQ): Able to walk and/or run at least 1 mile continuously. Ability to lift 60 pounds without injury Possess average to above visual and auditory capabilities in the supervision of adolescents Be physically capable of meeting Handle with Care (restraint) training and application requirements Able to stand or sit for extended periods, oftentimes standing and walking for majority of shift. Able to squat, bend, stoop, jump and/or climb steps/stairs as necessary without risk of injury Work extended hours as needed (>40 per week)