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Youth Treatment Specialist - working with at risk youth
•30 days ago
| Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | 504 Villa Drive Newberg, Oregon |
About this job
Youth Treatment Specialist
The Youth Treatment Specialist will with report to the Residential House Manager and works directly with the youth we serve to provide behavioral, social and life skill training as per the individual child's Treatment Plan. You will work in conjunction with a treatment team to take on the role of a surrogate parent and mentor to ensure that the children have an environment in which to change and grow. The healing process begins with unconditional love and acceptance, teaching accountability, respect, dignity and hope while affirming each child's strengths. The children we serve thrive on attention from healthy adults who can look beyond the trauma-induced responses to structure and recognize the potential of each child to heal and grow.
Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) is accepting applications for full and part-time employment providing supervision, support and encouragement to disadvantaged, abused and abandoned youth primarily afternoons, evenings and weekends. Join a team of caring, talented employees that go to great lengths to give their best for these kids!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive kids home from school, address behaviors displayed at school, allow time for appropriate homework assigned and tutor as necessary.
Assist in teaching life skills, engage in action oriented activities, teach social skills, and mentor emotional control.
Supervise and assist in meal preparation and clean up while teaching proper social table conversation and manners.
Provide positive encouragement and support.
Learns intervention techniques through training.
Write necessary reports and fill out all necessary paperwork at end of shift.
Write communication log with a brief summary of the day's activities.
Demonstrate an active commitment to the mission and core values of the agency and attends agency special events.
Acting in a professional positive manner at all times (on or off duty).
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of 2 year history in a position working closely with kids, may include in a volunteer capacity.
Physically able to participate in recreational activities that require physical exertion, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Must pass DHS background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a Social Service, Psychology, Juvenile Justice or Human Services related field will be given preference for full-time positions but not required.
Certifications, Licenses:
Valid Driver's License
First Aid/CPR card (preferred but not required)
Food Handler's Card (preferred but not required)
Pay:
Wage range is $9.60-$11.10 hour, most earn $10.50 per hour or more. Wages are based on experience with wage increases at 3 and 6 months.
Benefits for all full time Staff:
Medical plan CYFS providing 91% to your Health Reimbursement Account
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
FSA benefits
Sick time - 12 days per year
Vacation time - 2 weeks per year
Perkins Loan Forgiveness
Most employees qualify for postponement/cancellation of up to 100% of their loan. In the first and second years you can cancel 15% per year of your student loan debt (30% across 2 years). Third and fourth years of employment: 20% each year and in the fifth year of employment: 30%.
What we do:
In 1970, several teachers from George Fox University saw a need in Newberg, Oregon and formed a nonprofit Christian service organization to offer assistance to adolescent girls. CYFS began with one twenty-four hour a day, seven days per week residential treatment program for delinquent girls. In 1976, the decision was made to provide residential services to boys and girls who were both emotionally and mentally challenged. The goal is to serve children whose relationships with their families are such that home placement is not feasible.
Now currently in our 44th year, we are operating four residential treatment homes with additional resources for our kids and our community such as mentoring, parent training, counseling, and supervised visitation for children and families. CYFS honors the importance of the family within healthy communities and a just society. We affirm the value of diversity and individual differences which enrich life. It is our mission to encourage and empower youth and their families to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually and to reach their highest potential through training, counseling and treatment. CYFS understands the importance of family where we believe children and families can change and grow.
To Apply
Please refer to our website, www.cyfs.net for more information on CYFS. Please refer to our employment page http://www.cyfs.net/newbergjobopenings for an application. A resume with attached CYFS application is required in order to be considered for an interview. Please send your application to HR@cyfs.net attention Eva.
The Youth Treatment Specialist will with report to the Residential House Manager and works directly with the youth we serve to provide behavioral, social and life skill training as per the individual child's Treatment Plan. You will work in conjunction with a treatment team to take on the role of a surrogate parent and mentor to ensure that the children have an environment in which to change and grow. The healing process begins with unconditional love and acceptance, teaching accountability, respect, dignity and hope while affirming each child's strengths. The children we serve thrive on attention from healthy adults who can look beyond the trauma-induced responses to structure and recognize the potential of each child to heal and grow.
Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) is accepting applications for full and part-time employment providing supervision, support and encouragement to disadvantaged, abused and abandoned youth primarily afternoons, evenings and weekends. Join a team of caring, talented employees that go to great lengths to give their best for these kids!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive kids home from school, address behaviors displayed at school, allow time for appropriate homework assigned and tutor as necessary.
Assist in teaching life skills, engage in action oriented activities, teach social skills, and mentor emotional control.
Supervise and assist in meal preparation and clean up while teaching proper social table conversation and manners.
Provide positive encouragement and support.
Learns intervention techniques through training.
Write necessary reports and fill out all necessary paperwork at end of shift.
Write communication log with a brief summary of the day's activities.
Demonstrate an active commitment to the mission and core values of the agency and attends agency special events.
Acting in a professional positive manner at all times (on or off duty).
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of 2 year history in a position working closely with kids, may include in a volunteer capacity.
Physically able to participate in recreational activities that require physical exertion, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Must pass DHS background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a Social Service, Psychology, Juvenile Justice or Human Services related field will be given preference for full-time positions but not required.
Certifications, Licenses:
Valid Driver's License
First Aid/CPR card (preferred but not required)
Food Handler's Card (preferred but not required)
Pay:
Wage range is $9.60-$11.10 hour, most earn $10.50 per hour or more. Wages are based on experience with wage increases at 3 and 6 months.
Benefits for all full time Staff:
Medical plan CYFS providing 91% to your Health Reimbursement Account
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
FSA benefits
Sick time - 12 days per year
Vacation time - 2 weeks per year
Perkins Loan Forgiveness
Most employees qualify for postponement/cancellation of up to 100% of their loan. In the first and second years you can cancel 15% per year of your student loan debt (30% across 2 years). Third and fourth years of employment: 20% each year and in the fifth year of employment: 30%.
What we do:
In 1970, several teachers from George Fox University saw a need in Newberg, Oregon and formed a nonprofit Christian service organization to offer assistance to adolescent girls. CYFS began with one twenty-four hour a day, seven days per week residential treatment program for delinquent girls. In 1976, the decision was made to provide residential services to boys and girls who were both emotionally and mentally challenged. The goal is to serve children whose relationships with their families are such that home placement is not feasible.
Now currently in our 44th year, we are operating four residential treatment homes with additional resources for our kids and our community such as mentoring, parent training, counseling, and supervised visitation for children and families. CYFS honors the importance of the family within healthy communities and a just society. We affirm the value of diversity and individual differences which enrich life. It is our mission to encourage and empower youth and their families to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually and to reach their highest potential through training, counseling and treatment. CYFS understands the importance of family where we believe children and families can change and grow.
To Apply
Please refer to our website, www.cyfs.net for more information on CYFS. Please refer to our employment page http://www.cyfs.net/newbergjobopenings for an application. A resume with attached CYFS application is required in order to be considered for an interview. Please send your application to HR@cyfs.net attention Eva.
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