Description

About YFT:

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving the “least, the lost and the lonely” amongst us. YFT began as a residential home for at-risk boys, grew to serve girls, then reached out with community-based programs in 2012. We have offices in Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax and three offices in Prince William County. YFT holds one of the highest level of accreditation among behavioral health care clinical programs, being awarded national accreditation from The Joint Commission. 

Benefits:

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and six months experience working with children AND Enroll and successfully complete assigned training and Certification Program for development in our milieu of care.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services OR actively, continuously pursuing the degree and able to provide evidence of such.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of YFT mission and values;
• Possess the characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to residents, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program;
• Ability to support constructive resident-family visitation and resident involvement in community activities;
• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner;
• Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, and youth, some with special needs in multiple age ranges;
• Ability to accurately collect, review, and analyze waive testing of residents after home visits, AWOL, and as needed
• Ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Adequate and continuous ongoing training and supervision
• Age 21 or above as per state regulations and standards.
• Ability to maintain a stable environment.
• Ability to maintain safety, security, and structure at all times.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the program structure in the absence of House Parent/House Coordinator leadership.
• Ability to attend, understand, pass, and demonstrate medication management protocols
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which meets or exceeds YFT’s insurance guidelines.