Are you passionate about youth and community development? Want to find the next step in your career where you can grow and still make a impact with your job? NSCS is looking for a Youth Care Specialist to join our After School Program! The Children’s After School Program is a therapeutic program for children ages 6 to 12. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management/modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups and activities.
This is a part time position: 20 hours, Mon-Fri 2-6pm
What You’ll Do:
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Implement behavior management/modification in the milieu.
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Plan and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities.
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Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including NAPPI restraint.
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Drive pupil van and accompany other staff during ride.
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Perform duties as a Youth Care Specialist including maintaining contact with collaterals and parents; planning and implementing daily activities, assisting in coordinating of snack, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and conduct outreach to children and their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
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Ensure all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy, safety, and respecting the youth and family’s dignity and right to choice.
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Oversee administration and documentation of clients’ prescription medications, assuring adherence to medical policies and procedures.
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Coordinate transportation services for clients, and vehicle maintenance, repairs, registrations and inspections.
What You’ll Need:
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
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Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age children.
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Milieu or recreational experience is preferred. Working knowledge of community resources is preferred.
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Skills: A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and a minimum of three years driving history required.
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Ability to get 7D drivers license required.
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Bilingual (Spanish & English) is encouraged to apply. If you know Spanish, please note on your resume!
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
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Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
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Eligible employer for the PSLF program
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
