THIS IS WHO WE ARE: The LaSalle School is a highly regarded, and nationally accredited provider of therapeutic, educational, and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need. With over a quarter of our staff employed for over 10 years with the agency, many of our employees find this work to be extremely fulfilling and choose to make this a lifelong career. Here at LaSalle, we take pride in our people who share our commitment to the core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. LaSalle School offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent learning, and development opportunities. THIS IS WHO YOU MIGHT BECOME: The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) is a full-time, 40-hour a week (or part-time, 20-hour a week), non-exempt, and hourly position who works directly with the residents assigned to a particular division to ensure that the daily programs and routines are carried out. This role is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic residential experience for all youth during each assigned shift by consistently implementing strategies. Full-time employees can work between eight (8) to 12 hour shifts a week.Also hiring for part-time overnight weekend. Candidate must be able to work two (2) 10-hour shifts. THIS IS WHAT YOULL DO: Active supervision of youth to maintain the safety and well-being of all youth, including to assist to provide a positive, clean, safe, and therapeutic environment. Act as a member of the team to coordinate youth daily tasks. Work closely with all team members to formulate and see that treatment plans are supported, and positive youth development experiences are incorporated in all activities. Develop a working knowledge of each resident and works to support his progress in treatment. Review information and maintain knowledge regarding issues and important developments of each youth, treatments plans, safety plans, and Individual Crisis Support Plans (ICSPs) within the division. Provide support for youth to whom the YDS is assigned as the primary and present on youth progress. Maintain up to date knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and uses identified strategies to reinforce positive behaviors which reflect safety, responsibility, and respect. Review the communication log, e-mails, and memos each shift. Maintain a level of professionalism necessary to demonstrate appropriate support of youth, including but not limited to appropriate communication, appropriate appearance and dress, acting as a role model to youth, etc. Establish positive working relationships with members of the division team, as well as staff in other departments, who share the responsibility of providing treatment and educational services to residents. Demonstrate an awareness of trauma informed care and provide the support and guidance necessary for each resident to feel safe and welcome. Aware of the daily census and maintains vigilance regarding any youths whereabouts on campus. Maintains an awareness of each youths frame of mind and ability to appropriately engage in program activities. Participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions and skill development opportunities. Demonstrate competency with implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including interventions as identified in ICSP for each youth. Apply, as necessary, skills learned in training including TCI, CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Documentation, Boundaries, et al. Encourage each resident to participate in routines and activities, as appropriate. Complete all required documentation accurately and in a professional manner, including timesheets, daily log, communication log, incident reports, phone logs, and any other reports and forms as expected. * Communicate information related to youth activities, div

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