Overnight Treatment Specialists

Company: VisionQuest
Location: OKEECHOBEE
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Overnight Treatment Specialits provides direct care supervision for youth residing in the designated VQ residential program. This role is responsible for fostering a safe environment that facilitates learning and behavioral management in a supportive manner in accordance with VQ, local state and federal policies and procedures. + Conducts intake and property inventory upon youths arrival, including completion of paperwork, overview of program services, home and school facilities. + Provides essential needs to youth such as, meals, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignments. + Develops positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment. + Assists with the planning and coordination of special educational events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings, school drop off/pick-ups, medical and dental appointments. + Observes, reports, and documents identified behavior patterns and required information that merit documentation such as SELF, close observation, nightwatch checklist, bed check logs, outing logs, incident reports, transfers, etc. + Ensures proper supervision of youth while maintaining a safe, clean and hazard-free facility by maintaining clean common areas, restrooms, kitchen, laundry, and outdoor areas. + Required to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays). + Must have a valid drivers license. + Cleared tuberculosis test results. + Cleared background checks from appropriate entities. + Must pass a drug test and physical. + Obtain and maintain First Aid Certification (CPR) and fingerprint clearance card. + Must be 21 years of age or older. SKILLS & ABILITIES: + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Organized with attention to detail. + Ability to work independently and as a team member. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: + High school diploma or equivalent degree. Preferred Expierince + 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting. Job ID: 2021-1498 External Company Name: VisionQuest External Company URL: Post End Date: 4/29/2021

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