ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Youth Advisor supports DC Doors second shift (4:00pm - 12:00 am and some weekends) . This role provides services and support to individuals to develop and enhance social, emotional and independent living skills. Services are predominantly provided onsite, with occasional off-site locations at our Community or Local Government Partners sights.

1 Provide basic life skills training and support to individuals, which include: group facilitation, individual meetings, and social outings.

2 With guidance from supervisor, develop and implement activities/groups/training/support related to individual’s needs based on ISP goals. May include, but not limited to:

a) Rehabilitation Coordination
b) Self-Care skills
c) Social Skills
d) Independent Living skills
e) Medication Management
f) Health Promotion
g) Crisis Intervention
h) Supportive employment skills
3 Assists in orienting and training new Clients on program rules.
4 Deescalate Youth issues amongst Youth.
5 Maintain a youth friendly secure and therapeutic environment.
6 Secures and maintains equipment/supplies and inventory lists.
7 Accurately documents client progress, program needs, etc.
8 May require attending monthly clinical supervision.
9 Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education: High school Diploma required. BA/BS in Human Service preferred.

· Good oral and written communication

· Ability to pass background checks, drug, alcohol and TB test.

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds!

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

DC DOORS, INC

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