Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide Youth by leading and carrying out day-to-day residential operations and processes; acting as lead staff in directing staff schedules, assignments, and operations in coordination with Living Unit Supervisor; promoting professional development of staff teams to create and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward treatment goals and strategies.
Essential Job Functions
Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide youth within the residential programs
Works in conjunction with all teams involved in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
Assists with day-to-day residential operations and processes including medication administration
Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Meet one of the following qualifications
Have an associates or bachelor’s degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
Have at least 1 year of successful experience working in a recognized child welfare setting for the type of population served by Rawhide
Completion of Rawhide’s supervised traineeship program
2-3 years of relevant experience preferred
Skills For Youth Development Specialist
Exercises critical thinking, judgment and discernment
Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Physically able to meet the demands of the position, including providing therapeutic physical restraints
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
Benefit Overview
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401k plan
10 paid Holidays
PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
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