Job Information
The Children's Village Youth Care Specialist (Rose Cottage) in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Description
At The Childrens Village, we are focused on helping children, teens and their families succeed. We are committed to understanding their needs and delivering evidence-informed treatments, supports and life coaching to meet these needs.
Position Overview:
To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between the ages of 5 and 20 years old and their families. The Youth Care Specialist shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The Youth Care Specialist is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional. The Youth Care Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.
Position Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, required. Possession of a valid Drivers License.Experience working with school aged youth in schools, residential treatment or related settings a plus. Paid experience working directly with youth, a plus.
Salary Range: $ 41,694.00 - $47,948.10