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Form of workCan you offer guidance to Young Adults who are in need of independence?
If so, then we need YOU!!
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is looking for dedicated Adult Care Specialist for our Transitions to Independence Program, a 4-bed transitional housing program for 18- to 24-year-old, all gender, Young Adults. Our goal is to transition Young Adults to permanency as quickly as possible through coordinated, tailored, intensive services for each Young Adults. We are part time shift Saturday and Sunday 4 pm -12 am.
Starting pay: $16.92 an hour
Essential Functions:
- Implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.
- Responsible for supervising youth while maintaining a safe and productive environment at all times.
- Provide individual and group skill training, supervision and support in areas such as self-care, hygiene, community resources, and other life skills as directed by the mental health individualized service plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions with residents as required and directed by individualized service plans and complete all subsequent documentation.
- Consistently utilizes trauma informed language and a strength-based approach to assist our Young Adults to reach their fullest potential
- Prepare meals, facilitating group sessions, and outings, providing security, observation, housekeeping, preparing medication completing intakes, shift paperwork and other duties as assigned.
- Complete documentation in an electronic health record (EHR) as required using CareLogic software.
- Assist team by completing paperwork related to program outcomes. Document any significant events that occur during the shift in a daily log, service ticket and/or progress note.
- Coordinate with oncoming shift regarding resident concerns, building/program needs, and any relevant issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
- Provide direct supervision of youth and facility throughout the work shift.
- Supervise activities, chores, hygiene, and bedtimes times by following program schedule.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.
- Minimum 2 years work experience in serving at risk youth or in a residential program preferred.
Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services?:
- Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
- Work for a diverse, seasoned and well-respected agency with engaged leadership team
- Competitive salary
- Approved Agency for Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program
- Engaging Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities
- Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure
- Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care certification
- Casual dress
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment benefits.
Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families! Find all open positions at lys.org/careers.
