Description:
Responsible for assisting the Youth Treatment Specialists of Pierceton Woods Academy by providing direct intervention support in times of crisis, and ongoing support before and after crisis situations.
Major Responsibilities / Activities
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Engage with youth in crisis utilizing verbal de-escalation tools, when needed.
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Physically intervene in crisis situations utilizing only approved and trained therapeutic techniques to ensure the physical safety of youth and staff, when needed.
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Conduct intake searches on all youth entering the program and returning to campus from off-site visitations and home passes.
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Provide support to program staff for room and unit searches.
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Conduct property searches on family visitation Sundays.
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Be present in common spaces when multiple units are together (i.e. meals, school, gym, etc.).
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Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients.
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Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
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Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the program’s objectives.
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Execute job responsibilities consistent with PWA’s Tenets of Culture, mission, vision and beliefs, while adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of PWA.
- Offer insight and input to strengthen PWA’s performance and quality of services and to improve customer satisfaction.
- Other duties as requested.
Requirements:
Responsibilities
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Work as a team with Pierceton Woods Academy staff to ensure PWA is able to follow the continuum of care for each resident.
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Serve as a mentor to each youth.
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Receive in-service orientation and training in child care methods.
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Maintain order, intervene in crisis situations, and administer proper fair, and constructive discipline consistent with PWA's policies.
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Maintain an understanding of each resident’s treatment plan.
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Be aware of and carry out PWA’s guidelines and practices as defined in PWA's procedure manual.
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Model and teach the balanced life concept in all interactions with residents.
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Be a positive role model to the residents by demonstrating high moral and ethical standards.
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Be active in discipleship interaction with residents and staff.
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Promptly complete PWA’s incident reports when situations warrant reporting and ensure they are forwarded to the Residential Program Coordinator.
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Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma/ GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Must pass all background checks
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Exceptional people skills
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Problem-solving skills
