Resident Specialist (Full-Time) and (Part-Time)

Primary Functions
Reporting directly to the Resident Supervisor and/or Senior Supervisor, the Resident Specialist is responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of residential facilities and supervising youth activities in accordance with YES program policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities
The Resident Specialist shall be responsible for:

• Implementing YES residential program policies and procedures, which are designed to provide management, guidance and redirection for the youth residents in the residential facilities. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and positive working relationships is required.
• Complying with all YES program and personnel policies and procedures, applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the delivery of services to youth residents and their families.
• Supervising all youth activities; meal preparation, group dining activities, chore routines, sleeping and recreational activities.
• Completing thorough documentation on all youth or youth contacts, reporting any significant problems or activities that require the attention of, or investigation of, a Resident Supervisor, Senior Supervisor or the Program Director.
• Documenting in youth resident files all significant activities, appointments and contacts including reports of individual, group or family discussions.
• Participating in the case management and therapeutic service programs for residential and non-residential youth in the program and their families, including individual, group and/or family discussion sessions.
• Assisting in the administration of a youth's case load and the development of a service or case plan for each youth and family receiving residential services or as directed by supervisory staff.
• Conducting individual, group and/or family discussion sessions with youth residents and families.
• Documenting all crisis and/or informational phone calls, including preparation of a supplemental written report if indicated by the situation.
• Completion of Discharge Summaries for all youth participating in residential programs.
• Conducting, or assisting with, follow-up activities on all youth and families.
• General supervision of student interns as directed by supervisory staff.
• Remaining awake at all times regardless of assigned shift or activity.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisory staff.

Job Requirements

• Twenty-one years of age.
• Knowledge and application of basic youth-care principles in a residential environment.
• Knowledge and application of therapeutic techniques in a residential environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Acceptance and respect for diversity.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with youth and their families, other staff, professionals and law enforcement agencies.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license, current auto insurance and ability to transport program youth as needed.
• Bondable.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed or requested.
• Ability to complete minor to moderate lifting.
• Completion of thorough criminal history and background investigation.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field such as psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice or counseling preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, or Associate's Degree will be considered with appropriate related experience.