Direct Support Line Staff/Behavior Health

The Line Staff is responsible for providing continuous supervision, and therapeutic support in an At-Risk specialty Group Home setting.

Elevated Youth Services (EYS) seeks to inspire youth to find a healthy path of purpose, mastery, and contribution. EYS provides services that assist each young person in grappling with the pain of serious emotional distress, mental health disabilities and disorders, trauma, and dysfunctional choices. Treatment is designed to take each person’s pain and find wisdom in their experiences. It is the objective of Elevated Youth Services’ treatment model that our clients are whole people. This awareness must be imparted to the youth with whom we work, their families, other service providers, and the community.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a staff and role model for youth while providing direction and oversight of in their daily living routine on site as well as during all community-based activities.

• Provide direct supervision and engage in positive/ interactive interactions with youth; teach youth life skills
• Provide and maintain a safe, clean, nurturing, therapeutic environment in the home.
• Accompany children to and from the school bus pickup and drop off locations.
• Plan and supervise therapeutic on-site and community based activities for the youth.
• Prepare meals / snacks as per menu; work with youth in gaining life skills in said area.
• Operate agency vehicle & provide transportation & supervision on community trips, activities, and medical appointments.
• Assist with academic enrichment & homework / provide support with computer based / e-learning activities as needed.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to the team’s attention
• Administer and document all medication to youth as instructed and in accord with established agency procedures. Be aware of all resident medications and their side effects. Document and communicate medication reactions or concerns
• Complete shift documentation of services provided within required and keep paper and electronic records for each child in accordance with agency policies
• Participate in the development and revision of house programs with an emphasis on structure, consistency, and communication
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the residents’ treatment plan and provide feedback to the team regarding the strengths of youth / families, as well as the challenges that they face in meeting their goals
• Attend and Participate in House Meetings, Training and Team building opportunities.
• Provide crisis de-escalation interventions and implement behavior modification techniques as instructed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 months experience working with children 8 -17 and must be at least 21 years of age.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Human Services related field with two (2) year experience in residential setting OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies listed in job duties.
• 1+ years of experience serving at-risk children & youth, working with at-risk, abused and neglected youth, and a basic understanding of trauma and mental health issues
• Able to pass level 2 DCF background, Local law and MVR screening

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Opportunity for Growth
• Simple IRA after 90 days
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off

JOB TYPE:

• Full Time
• Part Time

SALARY & BENEFITS:

$15 - $17 per hour (DOE) full time/part time, non-exempt position. Performance expectations must be maintained at or above a satisfactory level and be reflective of the company’s values and mission.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15 - $17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background screening check, in accordance with the Florida DCF standards?

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED mandatory

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• various

Work Location: One location

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person