Youth Advocate

Ouachita Children's Center • Hot Springs, AR • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4728029

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Position Summary:

The Youth Advocate is responsible for the daily care, supervision, interaction and treatment of the shelter residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides Supervision of daily care of residents while modeling

advocacy and mentorship to each resident.

Models and teaches accountability, respect, trust and appropriate

behaviors relating to shelter rules and guidelines.

Physically capable of restraining youth if necessary (must be

trained in Handle With Care and follow policy guidelines concerning seclusion/restraint)

Assists in transportation of residents as necessary to execute the

case plan.

Supervises ACT2, Enrichment, visitation, meals, and chores.

Will report on residents\' behaviors at the end of each shift by

submitting shift notes into EMR. Incident reports are included (and required) where applicable.

Will complete incident report forms as required.

Will participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.

As needed, responsible for meal preparation in accordance with

planned menus and keeping records for National School Lunch Program, including Point of Service.

When designated as the medication administrator for shift, will

adhere to OCC medication administration policies and procedures.

Offers active listening and support during crises or difficult

moments to help residents navigate challenges.

Help residents with homework or academic needs, encouraging goal

setting.

Teach essential skills like time management, conflict resolution,

and personal hygiene.

Lead physical, creative, or social activities that encourage

teamwork and health.

Perform designated client headcount in 15-minute intervals.

Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school education or GED with a demonstrated ability to work

with troubled youth. Minimum of six months experience in residential care of children preferred. Must pass physical examination and have a current TB health card. Must have a current Arkansas Driver\'s license and an excellent driving record.

Skills and Knowledge:

Displays leadership skills.

Competent to assess the needs of clients.

Practices and models conflict resolution skills.

Models with clients and staff-accountability, respect and trust.

Ability to work as a team member

Follows OCC code of ethics.

Ability to collect and analyze data to improve program outcomes.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCC\'s clients and families and

socioeconomic characteristics

Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

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