What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Care Specialist position at LSJ Resilience Project?
Job Summary
As the Residential Care Specialist you will be expected to provide care, supervision, structure, and to be an advocate that provides and builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care. You will be surrounded by team members committed to the same goal, as well as various functional professionals partnering with you in our youth's success. Your role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring the well-being of residents, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day care of youth while in residence (including fun!)
- Display empathy and compassion for youth, while upholding best practices
- Being a source of hope and positivity in a challenging environment
- Communicate, advocate and participate in program activities and initiatives
- Conduct yourself in the highest standards of ethics and integrity while displaying emotional intelligence in your day-to-day work with clients, peers, and leadership
- Uphold standards of care for the physical, psychological and mental health of our youth
- Provide vigilant supervision and monitoring of every client in your care
- Support treatment process of each youth
- Ability to work Full time
Skills and Education:
- Must have a valid Driver License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
- Education requirement for this individual contributor role is: High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, Excellent written and oral communication skills
Physical demands:
Employees will perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, and lifting of individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. The employee must be agile enough to control and rapidly extricate him/herself and children and youths from home in case of an emergency. The employee must be capable of running a distance as required in the apprehension of a fleeing youth.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Contract
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16