Youth Care Professional at Gateway-Longview, Inc. | Buffalo, NY, US | Rezi

Youth Care Professional at Gateway-Longview, Inc.

Youth Care Professional

Gateway-Longview, Inc. · Buffalo, NY, US

1 months ago

Youth Care Professional

Gateway-Longview, Inc. · Buffalo, NY, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

Supervise the safety and well-being of youth in care at all times, fostering physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each individual while maintaining a professional relationship with the upmost integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth through role modeling.
  • Instruct, guide, and direct youth in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, academics, routines, and work habits.
  • Respond to youth's needs and promote growth of supportive professional relationships.
  • Actively use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention skills to de-escalate youth's level of stress.
  • Work collaboratively with all members of the youth's treatment team regarding behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
  • Plan and supervise activities to promote social, vocational, and cultural needs, supporting various interests of each youth in such planning.
  • Transport youth to medical appointments, family visits, and other community visits as required.
  • Ensure general security of the cottage and campus.
  • Maintain confidentiality of each youth in care.
  • Attend and participate in required staff meetings, supervisory meetings, trainings and Treatment Team meetings.
  • Submit all necessary reports in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player.
  • Ability to utilize physical restraints in accordance with safety protocols youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Detail oriented
  • Team player
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Location

  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Part-time

Experience Level

  • Entry Level

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

  • $17.60 per hour for part-time
  • $18.00 per hour for Full-Time, with $.25 increase after 6 months

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 403b retirement with employer matching
  • Health savings account
  • Wellness programs
  • Healthy lifestyle incentives
  • Employee assistance programs

About the Company

  • Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.
  • Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.
  • We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
  • We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Equal Opportunity

  • Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.
  • We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
  • We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
  • An EEO/AA Agency
  • We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.