[ref. q1258020] Night Monitor Supervisor Assistant
Overview:
Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Responsibilities:
Program Overview
Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee, Georgia, and Massachusetts all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).
Position Overview
The Night Monitor Supervisor Assistant is responsible for supervising the Night Monitors.
Respond to crisis situations on campus.Work with Behavioral Youth Counselors and Crisis Team Members to deescalate critical situations.
Communicate and Process with Youth experiencing behavioral or emotional struggles.
Engage with youth and staff in a milieu setting.
Improve youths’ behaviors through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
Verbally de-escalate youth and teens in crisis situations.
Utilize therapeutic holds if necessary to physically intervene in order to maintain safety.
Provide feedback and training to other milieu staff regarding crisis management.
Teach and model appropriate behaviors and life skills.
Qualifications:
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED is required.A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience working with at risk youth is a major plus.
Rapid critical decision making skills to manage and de-escalate youth and teens in crisis situations.
Accustomed to structure, coaching, relationship building, and providing positive reinforcement.
Utilize strong verbal communication skills to engage troubled youth and teens.
Strong leadership, planning, and teamwork experience is essential.
Ability to actively intervene during a crisis situation when necessary.
Highly motivated and committed to achieve our mission of serving youth with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds.Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.