1:1 staff will work directly with a client to provide individual care. 1:1 services are designed to support a client in improving challenging symptoms and behaviors. Staff would stay/observe with the single client for the entirety of the shift. 1:1 staff will support the youth with daily routines (activities, meals, hygiene, etc.) in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and the DPGH program statement. 1:1 staff will encourage the youth to participate in the DPGH program by attending school, attending medical appointments, participating in mental health services, and other activities as scheduled. Employment may be terminated at any point if services are no longer needed or if client is removed from placement. Duties and Responsibilities  Provide assistance to individual youth and work to maintain a safe, pleasant, nurturing environment  Transport youth to and from appointments, school, outings, etc.  Maintain consistent supervision of youth at all times  Monitor and guide youth in their daily routines such as education, hygiene, chores, etc.  Facilitate activities with youth  Assist and encourage youth in taking any prescribed medications  Encourage youth to identify and participate in activities related to their personal interests, such as sports, music, community activities, etc.  Work individually with youth in an empathetic, non-judgmental, trauma-informed manner  Support youth with individual behavioral challenges one-on-one and in a group setting  Any other duties necessary to ensure the health and safety of youth Qualifications  Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children served in an STRTP residential setting  Skills and ability to engage and develop rapport with individual youth  Skills and ability to provide consistency and behavioral limits through relationship-based interventions  Skills to communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner

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Minimum Requirements 1. 1:1 staff shall meet one of the following qualifications:  Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree  Valid Child Development Teaching Permit  Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology and have at least 100 hours of on-the-job experience working with youth o •The 100 hours of on-the-job experience may be completed after starting employment at the facility. Pending completion of the 100 hours, staff shall not be counted in the staff to child ratio and shall not be left unsupervised with children  Have a valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating the individual as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department  Previously been employed as a full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year  Have relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma, or other relevant experience as determined by the department 1. Must be 21 years of age 1. Must pass fingerprint clearance 1. Must obtain physical clearance and TB test prior or within 7 days of employment 1. Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 30 days of employment.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$28.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person