Youth Support Specialist Sevita - 3.1 Cleveland, OH Job Details Part-time $19 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Adolescents Working with youth Full Job Description Mentor Behavioral Health , a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. SUMMARY As a member of the milieu therapy group, the Youth Support Specialist is to provide behavioral health counseling, training, and direct support to address the functional/daily or social skills for youth with developmental disabilities, substance abuse history and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Responsible for providing training, assistance and/or supervision to youth in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration and/or job skills development. Provides support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery. Organizes and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations Plans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as well Maintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes. Completes and submits all required documents Provides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy. Attends and participates in required meetings including: Monthly treatment plan meeting(s) Multi-disciplinary team meetings Training and other meetings as mandated Coordinates, organizes and/or assists with household activities Including light housekeeping and meal preparation May provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments. Maintains confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Why Join Us? $19/hr $2
K Bonus Flexible PT Schedule Education and Experience:
H.S Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with children/youth (which could include daycare worker, working with church youth group, school aide, etc.); or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experience Experience providing service to children and adolescents with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Valid driver's license in good standing CPR/First Aid certification preferred Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law
