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Westbrook, ME, USA | Direct Care | Full Time

Learn to deliver treatment to youths in a collaborative, team-based environment and jumpstart a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunity for advancement. This is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and is the perfect opportunity for candidates who like to work hard and have fun while doing it!

The daytime position is Sunday 9am to 9pm, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday 1-11.

Duties:

+ Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Residential Youth and Family Specialist.

+ Provide orientation, job shadowing, training to new RYFS's and Unit Lead. This includescoaching, training, modeling, and on the floor supervision/providing "in the moment" feedback.

+ Assist with development of activities; implement and participate in program activities andtherapeutic groups. Responsible for client orientation and welcoming and coordinatingdischarge celebrations.

+ Provide oversight of scheduling staff coverage in the residences. Provide fill in and/oremergency staff when appropriate and/or as directed by the Program Director or designee.

+ Perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, including assuring fidelity to the client's ISP andICBMP.

+ Administer medications and successfully complete medication administration training.

+ Ensure appropriate milieu documentation is completed by Residential Youth and Family Specialist and Unit Lead including but not limited to the IR's, milieu log, and daily client summary email.

+ And those other appropriate assignments and responsibilities as directed by the ProgramDirector and/or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Requirements : High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience Requirements : 1. Two (2) years previous residential treatment experience in a field of behavioral health or education required. 2. Must have proven ability to nurture, manage, and develop relationships with clients. 3. Must have proven ability to work as a member of a treatment team and develop professional relationships with co-workers. 4. Must have a demonstrated high level of competency to perform direct care responsibilities and demonstrated capacity to provide on-the-job direction/training to direct care staff as needed. 5. Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

+ Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

+ Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

+ Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

+ Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

+ Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)

+ 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

+ Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

+ Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

+ Flexibility of Schedules

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay

+ Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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