What are the responsibilities and job description for the YVLifeSet Specialist (Transition Age/Young Adult Community Based Specialist) position at Pressley Ridge?
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
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.
- 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
- Retirement savings plan with an employer match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The YVLifeSet specialist is responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people 17-21 who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood, specifically obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement.
Essential Responsibilities
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Assessment: To assure proper assessment the YVLifeSet Specialist will gather and understand current and past psychosocial histories; use a strength focused, solution based approach to provide comprehensive information for a service plan on a monthly basis; assess risk factors related to safety and well-being of the young adult; provide clinical direction that meet the needs of the young adult.
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Service Plan development: To assure the development of effective treatment plan/services, the YVLifeSet Specialist will plan and lead treatment team meetings for the purpose of creating service plans; work with team members to develop ownership for the service plan; write and utilize specific measurable goals, objectives, and time frames for each young adult; develop crisis plan for each young adult.
- Service Plan implementation: To assure the implementation and evaluation of effective treatment plans that fosters goal attainment, the YVLifeSet Specialist will deliver services outlined in the service plan; monitor and record young adult’s progress; provide advocacy for the young adult to outside agencies; evaluate and reform goals and objectives as necessary; provide support to young adults in times of crisis.
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Professional Relationships and Therapeutic Alliance: To assure the development and maintenance of good working relationships, the YVLifeSet Specialist will collaborate with young adult and their natural support system; internal and external stakeholders; program team members, supervisor and organizational support staff.
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Quality Assurance & Compliance: To assure adherence to quality standards and compliance with external licensing and regulatory agencies, the YVLifeSet Specialist will comply with Pressley’s standards and state licensing requirements; exemplify the values of the program service model; complete all paper work in a timely and professional manner; produce billable units that will meet the program’s requirements; maintain flexibility and creativity in working a non-traditional schedule to accommodate the needs of children and families.
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Professional development: To assure continuous professional growth and development, the YVLifeSet Specialist will actively participate in individual and/or group supervision and staff meetings; attend and participate in all required and other professional trainings; independently seek out resources and learning opportunities to foster ongoing professional growth.
Qualifications
- 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.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
- Environmental Factors: Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
- Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.
