Residential Behavior Specialist
Residential Behavior Specialist
Job Description
HopeTree Family Services is seeking Full-Time Residential Behavior Specialists at our Salem, VA location. Candidates will provide services to at-risk youth ages 11-17 in a therapeutic residential group home setting. Available shifts: 2pm - 10pm, 3pm - 11pm and 11pm - 7am Sign on Bonus: $500.00
Responsibilities: -Provides guidance and supervision of youth in an equitable manner - Provides social, behavioral, vocational and academic opportunities that correlate with the residents treatment plans - Facilitates and maintains daily schedules, resident group sessions, and appointments, provides transportation to activities and scheduled appointments of residents -Ensures physical care and safety of youth, administers required medications and documents accordingly, administers first aid when necessary -Models acceptable habits and behaviors among youth, assists with teaching residents appropriate life skills to include meal preparation and housekeeping chores -Assists in meeting goals and objectives required of individual service plans of youth -Communicates with residents in an appropriate manner that encourages and offers support
Requirements: -Minimum of high school diploma or GED and 6 months experience working directly with youth required; or an Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred -Ability to function independently and as a team -Knowledge of and ability to manage appropriately various adolescent behaviors in a positive manner -Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with youth -Must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record Benefits:
HopeTree Family Services offers a generous benefits package to include: -Medical -Dental -Life & LTD Insurance -Retirement Plan with Company Match -Paid Time Off -Option for Voluntary Insurances You will also received paid training and certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, Therapeutic Options and Medication Management. EOE Job Type: Full-time
Email resumes to humanresources@hopetreefs.org