SEASONAL POSITION!!!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Site Director, the Youth Specialist will provide and maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the residents in the program at all times. The Youth Specialist will be responsible for implementing and facilitating all programs and activities for residents as assigned by the site director. The Youth Specialist will seek to develop and nurture a professional therapeutic relationship with residents for the purpose of developing an effective milieu of treatment and an overall positive environment in the house. The Youth Specialist must also maintain appropriate professional relationships with Related Service Staff, Education Staff, and other Youth Specialists for the purpose of providing optimal care for residents.

FOSTER CARE BACKGROUND

For more than twenty years, Martin De Porres Youth & FamilyServices (MDPYFS) has offered the only Specialized Residential Group Care program for youth in Voluntary Foster Care placement in New York City. Our comprehensive individualized casework services connect each youth with community-based resources to encourage the development of community ties and successful transition back home, or into adulthood. Our care model, the “trauma-informed” Lasallian Culture of Care® emphasizes the building of healthy supportive relationships as a key ingredient in helping youth obtain self-sustainability. Through programs such as Preparing Youth for Adulthood(PYA) and our Mentoring for Success program, we customize our services according to each child’s needs, to better prepare them for a successful transition into adult life. In addition, our programs provide opportunities for youth to accelerate in school, receive career readiness training, obtain employment, receive one-on-one mentoring, and financial literacy training, and participate in community recreation activities. Our Specialized VoluntaryFoster Care Residential Group Care Program is nationally accredited through the council on Accreditation (COA) for Group Residential Care.

CLOSE TO HOME (CTH) NON-SECUREPLACEMENT BACKGROUND

Our juvenile justice program is Non-Secure Placement services under the Close to Home (CTH)umbrella which was signed into law in New York State in 2012. CTH provides an ideal platform for MDP to further its vision for juvenile justice reform, which includes helping to reduce the use of detention and placement, utilizing more community-based alternatives to incarceration, and lowering recidivism rates by providing the necessary interventions and services to youth who are vulnerable going into the Juvenile justice system, and ultimately making our City even safer. Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services integrate Safe CrisisManagement (SCM), Residential Childcare Services and our own “trauma informed”Lasallian Culture of Care® model, in our work with youth in placement. Youth spend, on average, 7 months in placement at our group homes. From the start of a placement, we work with youth to identify strengths and encourage the nurturing of existing family and community ties to ensure a successful transition back to their home and community. Our programs provide opportunities for youth to accelerate in school, receive career readiness training, obtain employment, participate in community recreation activities, receive one-on- one mentoringand enhanced services to prepare youth for adulthood, among other things. OurClose to Home Non-Secure Placement Program is nationally accredited through theCouncil on Accreditation (COA) for Group Residential Care.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide supervision for all residents,assuring their safety and security by being alert and aware

· Knowledgeable of and accountable for the whereabouts of assignedresidents at all times

· Monitor the physical and mental health and well-being of the residents

· Communicate all unusual situations to the Site Director and theAssistant Site Director or appropriate related service personnel in a timelyand efficient manner

· Assure residents receive appropriate medical or social-emotional supports when needed

· Complete all paperwork (daily logs, inventories, house checklist, incident reports) in a timely and efficient manner

· Implement on a daily basis all programs/activities and procedures

· Assist in and conduct a variety of safe, healthy, enjoyable leisure activities appropriate for adolescent boys

· Direct and supervise the residents in the cleanliness of the room of the house

· Assure compliance of all residents with the rules and procedures of MDPYFS

· Be consistent, reasonable, and fair in the enforcement of the behavioral expectations for students

· Maintain state regulations, standards, and MDPYFS policies and procedures in and outside of the house at all times when residents are in your care

· Provide feedback to the Site Director with issues of non-compliance

· Work collaboratively with Site Director, Clinical Staff, and other personnel throughout the agency to ensure quality care of residents

· Provide backup, support, and assistance to other staff in the management of emergencies or crisis

· Assist in the transporting of residents to appointments, visits, trips, etc.

· Communicate effectively with resident’s families

· Participate in all In-service training programs required by regulations or directed by MDPYFS management

· Participate in meetings as directed by a supervisor

· Ensure the safety and security of the residents’ personal property

· Actively pursue personal and professional development

· Perform household duties such as but not limited to (Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry, etc.)

· Perform all other duties as assigned by the Site Director, which are consistent with the position and the safety and care of the residents entrusted to me

SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff

· Ability to provide a consistent, structured environment for residents

· Ability to work with special needs residents with challenging, sometimes aggressive behaviors

· Willingness to serve residents beyond the confines of a regular work day

· Ability to gather and maintain pertinent family and resident information

· Ability to keep residents’ personal information private

· Ability to communicate effectively with adolescents and adults in writing and verbally

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

· Ability to comprehend and incorporate as a work philosophy the “Lasallian Culture of Care”

· Ability to work effectively with the parents/guardians of special needs residents

· Ability to effectively advocate for residents in your care

· Ability to work varying hours as required

· Ability to safely drive a vehicle

· Willingness to participate in normative experiences with the residents (dining, social events, outings)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL:

· High School Diploma or GED required;

· College credits PREFERRED with completion of at least one semester–

· Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

· One-year minimum experience working with adolescents preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS:

· Basic computer skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

LICENSE:

· Required a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION and CLEARANCE:

· Credential Verification

· Medical and Physical clearance, which includes TB screening

· State Central Registry (SCR)Clearance

· Staff Exclusion List (SEL)

· Justice Center Background Check

· Motor Vehicle driving record

· Reference Verification

Section424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

REQUIRED ACTIVE CERTIFICATIONwhile employed:

· CPR/First Aid

· Safe Crisis Management (SCM)

· Mandated Reporter

· Trauma Inform Care

· LaSallian Culture of Care (LCC)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

· Lifting requirement of 50 Lbs.

· Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing

· This position requires successful completion of Safety CrisisManagement (SCM) Training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required refreshers in order to maintain continued employment with MDPGH

· Medical clearance which includes TB screening

Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield Gardens, NY 11413: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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