ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-Provide support and direction to all children in achieving individual treatment goals and program expectations
-Plan for, direction and/or provide support for recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that are in alignment with treatment and permanency goals.
-Use of positive behavior support and behavior modification techniques. Model effective conflict resolution and problem solving-skills.
-Intervention in dysfunctional and/or unsafe interactions involving children
-Use of therapeutic de-escalation and physical intervention skills (per Right Response) as needed to maintain and re-establish a safe environment
-Maintain all required documentation according to individual program procedures and timelines.
-Communicate with other team members on an ongoing basis, both verbally and through written means (communication log, etc)
OTHER DUTIES:
-Assist in the daily operation of the home (i.e. shopping, household tasks/maintenance, etc.)
-Dispense medication (as needed), and complete related documentation
-Keep all required training certifications current (Right Response, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne pathogens, etc)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
-Must be 21 years of age
-WDL; Clean driving record (3 year driving abstract required)
-Demonstrated ability to appropriately intervene in crisis situations (Crisis intervention skills).
-Ability to communicate and provide clear and firm boundaries with youth in crisis.
-Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal.
-1 year of experience working with children required
-BA preferred, high school diploma/GED accepted
- Location: snohomish county
- Compensation: $10.00
- Telecommuting is ok.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
