SCO Family of Services
Close to Home General Program
Positions available in Bronx
Seeking qualified candidates to work in a juvenile justice residential setting. Positions and shifts available in our Bronx location.
SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs.
SCO Family of Services welcomes you to join our family and help us work together to carry out our mission to build a stronger tomorrow.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, including ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
· Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri Approach.
· Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team.
· Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention as needed.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the program’s mission by supporting a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment.
· Accompany youth to school, appointments, and all group activities.
· Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur.
· Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children.
· Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers.
· Ability to work varied hours as required.
· A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, or CT is required.
· Must be able to provide excellent references.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
· Must be a team player.
· Must demonstrate strong sensitivity to cultural differences, including sexual orientation and identity, among staff and clients.
· Must possess a strong belief in individuals’ ability to grow and change and be able to forge mutually respectful partnerships with clients and their families.
· Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner’s helping role, and intervene appropriately.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
· Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
· Complete Safe Crisis Management training and all required refreshers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Work takes place in a residential setting with juveniles.
· Employees must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
· Expected to work within a collaborative partnership.
Must be able to provide excellent references
SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10466: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
