Youth Care Specialist - AMIkids Aspen

****This position will be located at AMIkids Aspen - Columbia, SC 29212****

Position Summary :

The role of the Youth Care Specialist has responsibility for directing and safely supervising the youth in our care. Primary responsibility is to provide guidance in behavior choices by teaching social, self-help, academic and living skills.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of all youth in accordance with all operational and contractual requirements,

• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,

• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,

• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,

• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth

• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth in the program,

• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods,

• Effective use of the Behavior and skills training component by providing redirection and coaching to youth,

• Coach and advise youth helping them to grow and develop in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills, interpersonal communications, and behavior,

• When working the overnight shift:
  
  
  • Supervise youth during quiet and sleeping hours,
    
    
  • Conduct bed checks in accordance to established schedule,
    
    
  • Complete required shift documentation,
    
    
  
  
  
  
  

• Notify management immediately of problems and/or incidents,

• Communicate necessary information to appropriate team members and supervisors,

• Complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports according to standard operating procedures,

• Document and review required notes in Shift Log,

• Actively participate in debriefs at beginning and end of each shift; provide applicable Youth and Program updates and changes,

• Ensure facility, equipment and supplies are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies,

• Teach youth how to maintain all equipment within compliance standards,

• Maintain the repair and maintenance log and inventory of related equipment,

• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,

• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,

• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards,

• Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance and equipment relocation,

• Transport students and may drive for other work-related tasks,

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma/GED (degree preferred),
• Minimum one-year related experience within an educational or youth service program.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.