What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Engagement Specialist (Day School Pittsburgh) position at Pressley Ridge?
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Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
- Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Wellness incentive (up to $250)
- 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
- Paid holidays and a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is responsible for supporting the emotional/behavioral needs of students within the Day School program. The YES will work with classroom teams, individual students, and groups of students as needed throughout the day.
Specific services as a Youth Engagement Specialist include supporting the classroom teams and ancillary staff with de-escalation, intervention support and pro-active crises support. The YES is available to support staff in identifying appropriate interventions and support for students throughout the program. The Youth Engagement Specialist will be trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and will work as a part of the Day School team.
Essential Responsibilities
- To assure the effective provision of individual/group intervention to students.
- To assure that interventions are monitored for their effectiveness and that all services are appropriately documented.
- To ensure that the Youth Engagement Specialist develops positive working relationships with building staff and students.
- To assure adherence to organization’s quality standards.
- To assure the continuous safety of all students.
- To assure the continuing development of professional skills.
Qualifications
- Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Work Conditions
- Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Moderate to high level of physical activity.
- Environmental Factors. Indoor/Outdoor: School Building.
- Working Hours. As assigned.