Come join a remarkable team that provides quality trauma informed therapeutic services to children
St. Augustine Youth Services Has been providing quality therapeutic services for youth for over 30 years. www.sayskids.org
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalentTwo years' experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in providing therapeutic mental health and/or substance use servicesA valid Florida driver's licenseA history free of offenses as listed on the Affidavit of Good Moral CharacterMust be able to pass an extensive background screening and reference checkMust be able to pass a drug screeningPositive, professional manner to the children and other agency personnelMust possess excellent oral and written communication skillsBe a passionate role model and remain a positive mentor for childrenIndividuals that enjoy working with a team and thinking outside the box to support children and their familiesProvide a homelike environment. Make the SAYS residential environment as near to a home as is possibleWHAT YOU WILL DO: Monitor the houses and clients during the late evening and morning hours.Ensure the safety and security of the children during the night and performing safety room checks throughout the evening.Follow all policies and procedures of the organization.Notify the house parents, director, on-call staff, or emergency rescue if there is an emergency.Wake up children as per their schedule or program.Maintain accurate records and written documentation of all work activities in the manner prescribed by the Program Director and the policies and procedures.Perform general housekeeping and laundry tasks.Report facility or grounds maintenance needs to the Operations Manager to assure the safety of the clients.Instruct children in personal hygiene habits and oversee the physical health of the children.Dispense items such as toiletries, clothing, linens, etc. as required.Participate in all referral interviews and new intakes as needed.Transport children to any appointments, medical or otherwise, to school as needed, and any other place as prescribed by the individual treatment plan.Remain awake throughout the entire shift.Keep up to date on current regulations and procedures regarding infection control and the prevention of disease via blood-borne pathogens by attending facility in-service trainings.WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary: $15.00/hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
SAYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify SAYS in advanced to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SAYS supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance