YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST 1st & 2nd Shifts

YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST Regular Full TimeProfessional Reading, PA, US 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 9084 Apply Salary Range:$20.00 To $24.00 Hourly # ?? Build a Career with Purpose # YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST Youth Behavioral Specialist - FULL TIME - 1ST & 2ND SHIFT ?? 1010 Centre Ave, Reading, PA ?? Full-Time / Non-Exempt ??20.00 - 24.00 hourly ?? DailyPay Available ## Looking for More Than Just a Job? At The Children's Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. ## About The Children's Home of Reading For more than 140 years, The Children's Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives. # Why Join Our Team? ## ?? Competitive Pay & Benefits . Competitive Compensation . DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday . Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance . 401(k) Retirement Plan . Paid Time Off . Employee Assistance Program . Wellness Programs . Employee Referral Bonuses . Company-Paid Training ## ?? Career Growth & Development . Paid Training Programs . Professional Development Opportunities . Certification Opportunities . Leadership Development Programs . Career Advancement Opportunities . Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines ## ?? Meaningful Work That Matters . Make a Difference Every Day . Support Individuals and Families . Build Meaningful Relationships . Strengthen Communities . Join a Mission-Driven Organization # What You'll Do As a Youth Behavioral Specialist, you will: 1. Maintain safety and security of residents and facility. 2. Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group is fulfilled. 3. Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks (in-house and community outings), and any applicable service 4. Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions. 5. Supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles. 6. Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervises residents during recreational activities and provides instruction when necessary. 7. Supervises residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues. 8. Closely supervises residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times. 9. Implements behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans. 10. Overnight shift duties include the following: perform 15 minute checks on all residents, paperwork (make copies), and clean and organize unit areas. 11. Ensures safe evacuation of residents during emergencies and fire drills. 12. Record reports (i.e. Incident Reports, Restrictive Procedure Reports, etc) in a professional and timely manner. 13. Plans and implements organized activities for the residents. 14. Physically restrains residents (only when necessary in order to ensure safety) following Safe Crisis Management training in accordance with program policies. 15. Oversees resident health and hygiene. 16. Completes room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all according to program policies. 17. Attends all required meetings and trainings. 18. Works on all residential units and educational placements. 19. Maintains building cleanliness as needed such as taking out unit trash and taking used towels/sheets to laundry, performing light maintenance and building improvements, primarily during overnight shifts. 20. Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed. 21. Professionally represents agency. 22. Adheres to all company policies and procedures. 23. Perform other job duties as assigned. # Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: ? Compassionate ? Dependable ? Patient ? Team-Oriented ? Service-Focused ? Professional ? Positive ? Committed to Helping Others # Qualifications Required: 1. Must be at least 21 years of age. 2. Valid driver's license and clean driving record (preferred) 3. Bachelor's degree with concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field (highly preferred) 4. Associate's degree with at least one year of experience working with youth (accepted) 5. High school diploma or GED with one year of experience working with youth (accepted) 6. Must have the physical ability to restrain a resident, if needed, while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training. # Schedule 1. Full-Time 2. 1st Shift - 6:00am-2:00pm OR 2nd Shift - 2:00pm-10:00pm 3. Weekends included - (discussed during interview) # Physical Requirements []{c=""}