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Youth Care Specialist, Overnight - Nest
Location:
Portland, OR
Description:
Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others. Boys and Girls Aid: Children in foster care need families who know their history and are invested in their future. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. At Boys and Girls Aid, we operate under our Core Commitments, teach and model healthy environments, relationships and help to cultivate the best opportunities for children . Why Boys and Girls Aid: Medical and Dental Insurance that includes alternative and holistic care options. Competitive Life and AD&D Insurance. Flexible Time Off, Health and Holiday Pay, Float Holiday Employee Assistance Program offering behavioral health counselling, financial and home loan assistance at no-cost . 403-(b) Retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment. Commitment to your professional development with continued training in Trauma-Informed Care, attachment and other evidence-based practices. The Nest program offers around the clock professional support tailored to meet the foster family and child's needs and help both the parents and child succeed serving children ages 4 to 9. Each child is assisted by staff with daily living skills, weekly therapy and permanency preparation activities . What You'll Do as a Youth Care Specialist: The Youth Care Specialist provides overall physical care, daily living activities, and supervision of youth for an assigned overnight shift. Conducts daily activities for youth based on developmental age and capability while working overnight in a residential setting. Performs behavior-shaping interventions, facilitates appropriate communications, models suitable problem solving and conflict resolution skills while providing care and supervision of youth. Keeps accurate records of daily activities and services provided in accordance with quality assurance and state licensing standards. Notifies Therapeutic Care Coordinator, Housing Coordinator or Program Director of reportable incidents or notable events. Provides timely and accurate distribution and documentation of prescription medications for youth. Coordinate, schedule, and transport youth in personal car or Agency van to medical, dental, and other necessary appointments or events when needed. Conducts nonviolent crisis interventions (NVCI). Requirements: Two (2) years of experience in a social services, mental health or care giving setting working with youth OR Bachelor's degree in relevant field (social work, psychology, sociology) and one (1) year relevant experience. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence (Oregon or Washington), personal automobile liability insurance, and pass a DMV driving record check. Must meet the driving requirements under the Agency Safe Driving Policy and maintain a good driving record that is eligible for coverage by the agency's current insurance provider. Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Company:
Boys & Girls Aid
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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Youth Care Specialist, Overnight - Nest is a Nonprofit Youth Care Specialist Job at Boys & Girls Aid located in Portland OR. Find other listings like Youth Care Specialist, Overnight - Nest by searching Oodle for Nonprofit Youth Care Specialist Jobs.
Youth Care Specialist, Overnight - Nest is a Nonprofit Youth Care Specialist Job at Boys & Girls Aid located in Portland OR. Find other listings like Youth Care Specialist, Overnight - Nest by searching Oodle for Nonprofit Youth Care Specialist Jobs.