Youth Ambassador-Afternoon Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm
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DescriptionTASKS OF THE POSITIONClinical Directed Support • Directly supports clinical therapist with all treatment activities with youth• Maintains a caseload of six (6) youth and understands all treatment goals for the youth• Clearly documents information in case notes timely, implements special plans as designed by therapist• Implement key practices from agency trauma-informed model (Risking Connection and Restorative Approach)• Serves as a Restorative Approach leader within assigned programs• Provides frequent individual and group supportive counselingYouth Directed Support• Supports Youth and Family Specialists with leading youth advisory councils and implementation.• Provides 100% of direct supervision and observation of the youth within the treatment milieu and activities when leading group activities or providing individual counseling• Provides in-ratio staff coverage for youth requiring 1:1 services or requiring additional assistance as determined by therapist or building supervisor• Transports residents to visits, appointments, privileged outings and/or court as assigned.• May support youth in other campus wide programs as directed• Creates youth creative projects and encourages youth's self-expressionOther program activities• Plans and organizes work to meet all job requirements according to Agency and COA standards, licensing, and funding requirements.• Works cooperatively and in collaboration with other Vista Maria staff and representatives of other agencies.• Regularly prepares for and participates in supervision/unit/team and all other agency meetings as required.• Attends and seeks out training to enhance professional development.• Contributes to the team on a daily basis and encourages staff morale.• Completes all other related tasks as required or assigned by Supervisor and/or Program ManagerKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Excellent communication and organization skills• Highly skilled in verbal de-escalationSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneRequirementsQUALIFICATION (EDUCATION / TRAINING)Minimum Required:• Bachelor's degree in the appropriate Human Services field from an accredited school or the equivalent in education and/or experience.• Ability to successfully pass medical and physical stamina examination in accordance with licensing and/or contract requirements.• Demonstrated strong proficiency in basic computer skills.• Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment.• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.• Valid MI driver's license without relevant restrictions.Preferred:• Trained in Motivational Interviewing• Experience providing direct service to youth with substance abuse, mental health and/or cognitively impairments