Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc
Location
Plymouth, Connecticut
Salary
$18 - $19 / HOUR
The Youth Development Specialist serves as a primary childcare worker, implementing individual treatment plans and fostering a therapeutic environment for adolescent females. They provide daily living support, facilitate life skills training, and ensure the safety and well-being of residents within the group home.
A High School Diploma is required, while a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain or maintain certifications in TCI, CPR, and First Aid.
Klingberg is a private non-profit multi service agency who provides help to thousands of people across Connecticut each year. Our goal is to extend hope and healing to children and families whose lives have been traumatized by abuse and/or neglect in its various forms, sever family problems and mental health issues.
Serves as primary childcare worker to assigned clients. Participates in the development of individual treatment plans for those clients and facilitates implementation of the plans.
Maintains familiarity with and implements approved individual treatment plans and programs for all clients assigned to the group home and consults with other staff to assure consistency and continuity of individual treatment programs.
Fosters a stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining the values and principles of the group home’s treatment philosophy.
Interacts with clients in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem.
Implements treatment plans, behavioral system and other means of structure in a therapeutic, caring, and respectful manner.
Fosters a positive, communicative environment for client families, guardians, and representatives.
Fosters the development of meaningful group and individual relationships within the group home among both clients and staff.
Provides a variety of services to clients, including transportation, assistance and instruction in hygiene, assistance in the development of daily living skills, and maintenance of other personal needs.
Assists in the teaching and development of life skills. Ensures adequate care for the clothing, shelter (cleanliness of bedroom), and other basic needs of clients.
Participates in and/or plans recreational activities as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor. This participation includes motivation of clients, hobby and skills instruction and support, and the fostering of a positive, enthusiastic, and therapeutic play environment.
Participates in maintenance of a safe, clean, secure, and orderly environment. Reports unsafe or unhealthy situations to a supervisor and to maintenance personnel. Ensures the safety of clients by properly following emergency procedures and maintaining required trainings and certifications.
Obtains and maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training certification. Participates in physical intervention of clients as required in a manner consistent with policy and procedures.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School Diploma required.
Experience working in a therapeutic congregate care setting preferred.
Acquire and maintain certification in TCI, CPR and First Aid.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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