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The Driver/Youth Care Specialist Floater will transport residents to/from home passes, court, sibling visits, etc. Responsibilities also include driving youth’s families to/from campus as well as driving cottages to attend outings in the community. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary who is expected to attend team meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as a role model at all times.When not scheduled to drive, the Driver/Youth Care Specialist Floater will work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between the ages of 5 and 20 years old and their families. The Youth Care Specialist shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. The Driver/Youth Care Specialist Floater shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The individual is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.
Position Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Must possess the patience, tact, and understanding required to deal directly with youth with emotional disturbances
- Must have knowledge of routes and highways in and around New York City
- Must possess a valid NYS driving license
Salary : $41,694.00- $47,948.1
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