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Form of workThe Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services is seeking aYouth Behavioral Specialist Intern
POSITION STATEMENT:
The Youth Behavioral Specialist Intern will have the opportunity to learn about residential behavioral health by providing supervision, guidance, boundaries and direction to adolescent youth. Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents. Youth Behavioral Specialist Interns conduct job responsibilities under the supervision of residential staff (i.e., Supervisors, Senior Youth Behavioral Specialists, Youth Behavioral Specialists, etc.).
WE ARE OFFERING:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Paid Training & Career Advancement
- A Great Team Environment
- DailyPay A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
- HSA & FSA
- Life Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs & more!
Job Duties:
- Must be available to work evening shifts, weekends and holidays
- Supervise residents (under the supervision of residential staff) during academic instruction and recreational activities and handle behavioral issues while following program policies and procedures
- Oversee resident health and hygiene, complete room and personal searches in accordance with program policies and record reports (i.e. incident reports) in a timely manner
- Physically restrains residents (only when necessary to ensure safety) following passive restraint training in accordance with program policies
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Language Ability - ability to read, write and comprehend information. Ability to effectively communicate with residents, peers, clients, employees and administration. Ability to professionally write detailed reports.
- Reasoning Ability - ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written and oral directions. Ability to interpret routine instructions without difficulty. Ability to apply rational/calm reasoning when confronted with difficult and/or ambiguous situations.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field, having completed at least 60 credits
Who We Are: The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is expanding its programs to offer treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care. Today our programs allow us to meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of over 650 children and families every year! Visit BuildingKidsLives.org to learn more about our programs and who we serve.
Who is Apis Services Inc.: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments.
Apis Services, Inc and affiliate's provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Apply today at www.buildingkidslives.org/careers
