Youth Care Specialist-Full-time - AMIkids Multi Service Home - ALBQ

Albuquerque Multi-service Group Home operated by AMIkids Sandoval provides emergency transitional living and supportive services for males ages 13-18 referred by protective services, juvenile justice, parental unit, or tribal social services based on a finding/suspected finding of abuse, neglect, delinquency, substance use, or other at-risk problems.

Position Summary

As a Youth Care Specialist in the emergency in-take facility you will be responsible for directing and safely supervising the youth in our care by providing guidance in behavior choices by teaching social, self-help, academic and living skills.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure the safety and supervision of all youth in accordance with all operational and contractual requirements,
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth in the program,
• Act as a coach to youth to help them grow and develop in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills, interpersonal communications and behavior,
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods,
• Effective implementation of Behavior Skills Training,
• Overnight Staff supervise youth during quiet and sleeping hours and conduct bed checks in accordance to established schedule,
• Review Notes in Shift Log at beginning of every shift,
• Complete required shift documentation at end of every shift,
• Notify management immediately of problems and/or incidents,
• Complete incident, accident and behavioral reports according to standard operating procedures,
• Actively participate in debriefs at beginning and end of each shift; provide applicable Youth and Program updates and changes,
• Ensure facility, equipment and supplies follow all laws, regulations and policies,
• Teach youth how to maintain all equipment within compliance standards,
• Maintain the repair and maintenance log and inventory of related equipment,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards,
• May be required to participate in day and/or overnight trips, special activities that involve recreational sports, and may require extended 16-hour workdays/24 hour on-call status,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Drive program's vehicles as required in accordance with AMIkids transportation guidelines,
• Attend all required training/professional development events and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Associate degree with three (3) years of experience working with children, families or youth; or High school diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience working with children, families or youth,
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related degree preferred;

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.