KVC Health Systems

Youth Care Specialist - Weekends Only


PayCompetitive
LocationSaint Louis/Missouri
Employment typePRN

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 510593

      Youth Care Specialist
      Autism Respite House: St. Louis, MO
      Schedule:
      This weekend position requires availability for evening and overnight shifts. It is a PRN role, with a minimum requirement of (one shift per week)

      Experience preferred but not required

      Job Summary

      As a Youth Care Specialist, you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields!

      Responsibilities

      Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:

      • Providing meals and snacks
      • Assisting with personal care
      • Monitoring medication
      • Intervening in crisis situations

      Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:

      • Creating a positive and supportive environment
      • Managing conflict
      • Enforcing house rules
      • Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including:Attending treatment team meetings
      • Providing input on treatment plansImplementing treatment plans

      Qualifications:

      • High school diploma or GED equivalency
      • Class E driver's license with good driving record
      • Strong customer service focus
      • Excellent time management
      • Oral and written communication skills
      • Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
      • Must be 21 years old to apply
      • Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

      Why KVC?

      KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

      At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

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