Youth Care Specialist - Weekends Only - KVC Missouri : Job Details

Youth Care Specialist Autism Respite House: St. Louis, MO Schedule: This weekend position requires availability for evening and overnight shifts. It is a PRN role, with a minimum requirement of (one shift per week) Experience preferred but not required Job Summary As a Youth Care Specialist (YCS), you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields! Responsibilities Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:

• Providing meals and snacks
• Assisting with personal care
• Monitoring medication
• Intervening in crisis situations

Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:

• Creating a positive and supportive environment
• Managing conflict
• Enforcing house rules
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including:Attending treatment team meetings
• Providing input on treatment plansImplementing treatment plans

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Class E driver's license with good driving record
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Why KVC? KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.). At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.