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Youth Specialist - Bilingual Spanish
Abbott House • Irvington, NY 10533 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Youth Specialist at Abbott House is responsible for meeting the needs of children in their care, adhering to policies and procedures at all times. This role involves responding to individual and special needs, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, acting as a positive role model, and implementing recreational activities.
Responsibilities
- Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
- Aware of the whereabouts of all children at all times.
- Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
- Acts as an appropriate and positive role model.
- Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
- Assesses maintenance needs of unit and prepares maintenance requests as needed.
- Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit and prepares maintenance requests as needed.
- Supervises chores and internal work program.
- Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
- Plans and implements recreational activities.
- Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
- Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
- Uses unit van appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
- Demonstrates sound and effective counseling skills. Provides effective supervision of meals.
- Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
- Works cooperatively.
- Any other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
- Spanish required; some English helpful.
- Good driving record and Valid Driver's License required.
Full Job Description
Job description
This position has the responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of children in the residential emergency shelter, assisting with record keeping and specific program functions and performing duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of children in the residence.
About Abbott House
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Key Responsibilities
+ Help supervise the youth in the Shelter program.
+ Act as a mentor and set a positive example.
+ Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
+ Encourage completion of daily chores and personal hygiene tasks
+ Provide one-on-one supervision or support as needed.
+ Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
+ Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
+ Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
+ Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
+ Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
+ Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
+ Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
+ Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
+ Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
+ Supervises recreational activities.
+ Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
+ Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
+ Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
+ Always provides effective supervision of children.
+ Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
+ Maintains appropriate ratios.
+ Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
+ Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
+ Any other related duties as required.
About You
You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working with children while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.
+ Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED
+ One year's experience in childcare preferred.
+ Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
+ Bilingual (Spanish -preferred)
What We Offer:
+ Professional growth opportunities
+ Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
+ Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
+ Paid Family Leave Program
+ Employee Recognition Awards
This position has the responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of children in the residential emergency shelter, assisting with record keeping and specific program functions and performing duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of children in the residence.
About Abbott House
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Key Responsibilities
+ Help supervise the youth in the Shelter program.
+ Act as a mentor and set a positive example.
+ Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
+ Encourage completion of daily chores and personal hygiene tasks
+ Provide one-on-one supervision or support as needed.
+ Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
+ Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
+ Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
+ Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
+ Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
+ Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
+ Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
+ Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
+ Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
+ Supervises recreational activities.
+ Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
+ Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
+ Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
+ Always provides effective supervision of children.
+ Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
+ Maintains appropriate ratios.
+ Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
+ Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
+ Any other related duties as required.
About You
You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working with children while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.
+ Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED
+ One year's experience in childcare preferred.
+ Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
+ Bilingual (Spanish -preferred)
What We Offer:
+ Professional growth opportunities
+ Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
+ Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
+ Paid Family Leave Program
+ Employee Recognition Awards
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