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HopeTree Family Services has immediate openings for Full-Time-Day and Overnight Residential Behavior Specialists on our Salem, VA campus serving at-risk youth and teens ages 11-17 in a therapeutic residential setting. The positions will work on a rotating schedule:
Day - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Overnight - 6:00 pm - 7:30 am
Responsibilities:
Direct responsibility for guidance and supervision of at-risk youth and teens in a therapeutic residential setting
Provide social, behavioral, vocational and academic opportunities for learning
Facilitates the day-to-day schedules, groups, discipline and progress of youth
Oversees physical care of youth, development of acceptable habits and attitudes and managing behaviors
Models appropriate behavior and attitude for residents and co-workers
Assists in meeting the goals and objectives required of Individual Service Plans (ISP)
Maintains a healthy, safe environment for resident both emotionally and physically
Sets limits for residents and provides appropriate discipline
Handles crisis situation and interventions appropriately
Self-motivated and takes initiative to handle situation as needed
Observes professional boundaries with residents, families and co-workers
Reads, understands and implements licensure standards and HopeTree Family Services policy
Stays awake during shirt and provides adequate supervision or residents in his/her care and knows their whereabouts at all times. Completes resident checks every 15 minutes
Transportation of residents
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Human Services is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
Ability to function as part of a team
Have demonstrated, through previous life and work experiences, an ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to children in the age range for which they will be responsible
Must have knowledge of adolescent behaviors and appropriate boundaries with clients
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Must have the ability to represent HopeTree Family Services in a positive manner within the community
Pre-employment background checks and drug testing
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan
Qualified candidates must complete Agency application and attach resume.
https://hopetreefs.formstack.com/forms/hopetreefamilyservicesemploymentapplication
EOE
Vacancy expired!