KVC Health Systems
Youth Care Specialist - Weekends Only
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Job Description
- Req#: 510593
- Providing meals and snacks
- Assisting with personal care
- Monitoring medication
- Intervening in crisis situations
- 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
- 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
About the company
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:
Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:
Qualifications:
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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