Miller Brother Staffing Solutions is looking for a Youth Support Specialist for a client based in Meadville Pa. In need of full time and part time 

Job Title: Youth Support Specialist 

Classification: Full/Part Time

Compensation:

Full Time $11.00-$13.00 Based on Education

Part Time $13.00-$15.00 Based on Education

Benefits: Medical, vision,dental, 401k

Job Summary

Counsel and behavior manage socially and emotionally troubled adolescents in a residential therapeutic treatment setting.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual counseling sessions with residents.


• Conduct groups (educational, therapeutic/recreational) with residents in care.


• Maintain safety by using behavior management techniques according to policy.


• Document resident’s day to day routines and behaviors in progress notes.


• Manage resident’s medication according to residential policy and procedure.


• Assist with reports, treatment plans and discharge summaries.


• Attend treatment reviews and team meetings on residents.


• One-on-one supervision with immediate supervisor biweekly.

• Coordinate unit day to day routines for residents and follow clinical schedule.


• Act as a positive role model to youth in care by maintaining a professional demeanor and ethical behavior at all times.


• Provide verbal and/or written documentation at court hearings.


• Maintain annual in-service training hours as required by personnel policy.


• Assure Client/Staff ratio is maintained.