Share Email Opening Title Youth Advocate II  About the Organization St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) is a non-profit, human services agency dedicated to serving the most vulnerable. Every year, thousands of lives are transformed through the agency's programs which include foster care, adoption, mental health counseling, refugee services, and an Immigration Law Clinic. Located in Michigan's capital and with more than 70+ years of compassionate service to the community, STVCC is proud to have forged relationships with community partners of almost every creed. STVCC's work is carried out by employees (and interns/volunteers) and we welcome those passionate about serving others to join us on this journey of providing help and hope.   Category Direct Care   Description The Youth Advocate-II (YA-II) supports Comprehensive Clinical Assessment Program (CCAP) treatment and intervention philosophy by assuring its implementation and practice. The YA II role is a direct care position (24/7 staff to child ratio requirements) that support children throughout their treatment. The YA II promotes, enacts and role-models the proper implementation of therapeutic and intervention strategies in working with assigned children placed in the program. The YA-II effectively helps residential units create and sustain a 'culture' that recognizes and values progress toward therapeutic goals and fosters an environment where a careful balance between appropriate supervision and development of age appropriate skills/interactions. One of the YA-II primary tasks is to function as a nurturing, structured, supportive treatment caregiver responsible for generating - in coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team- the child's Behavioral Treatment Plan (BTP). The BTP consists of therapeutic, strength-based, solution-oriented behavior interventions, based on comprehensive targeted behavioral assessments and evaluations of the children assigned. The YA-II consistently monitors and evaluates BTP's overall efficacy and tailors the plan to maximize impact throughout the thirty days the child is participating in services. The YA-II will complete all required paperwork with clarity, in a timely manner and in accordance with program policies and procedures. The YA-II will also be responsible for dispensing/administering medications as prescribed by consulting psychiatrist and will regularly transport assigned child/children to medical appointments, recreational outings and other appointments or activities as scheduled. Role and Responsibilities: Generates the child's Behavioral Treatment Plan (BTP) by working with the multidisciplinary treatment team. The BTP that consists of therapeutic, strength-based, solution-oriented behavior interventions, based on comprehensive targeted behavioral assessments and evaluations of the children assigned. Participates in on-going professional development, and supervision on a regular basis. This includes meeting regularly for supervision, weekly Team Meetings, professional trainings/in-services and other professional growth opportunities. Supports program staff, embodies crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and helps create context so that physical management continues to decrease in frequency and duration. Is responsible for ensuring a clean, maintained, and safe environment on the unit and other areas used in the Children's Home. Is responsible for medication administration as prescribed by the physician/psychiatrist. Attends required meetings including; multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, psychiatric consultations, population reviews, and individual supervision. Serves as experienced behavior specialist, and may develop trainings based on contract compliance, unit/staffing needs. Supervises children's individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as listening to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment. Responsible for the children's care in compliance with standards of ethics and confidentiality. Carries out all other duties as designated by the Unit Supervisor, CH Manager & Director.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Hours   Salary Range Beginning Pay Rate: $11.75/hour (raise at 6 months and annual raises thereafter according to the CBA)   Location St. Vincent Catholic Charities - Lansing   Open Date 4/3/2019   Position Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human service field preferred. The following degrees are acceptable: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, and criminal justice. Acceptable equivalency for a Bachelor’s Degree would include four years of work experience in a residential facility for youth (ages 4-18). Experience: Experience in a child-caring institution of at least one year. Knowledge of word processing; able to create, modify, delete, format and produce finished documents. Registration, licenses, certifications or special training: A valid Michigan Driver License, access to reliable transportation and maintain appropriate insurance. Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Emotionally able to work with information that may be traumatic in nature, as well as, work with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma. Mobility and capacity to manage a violent and/or self-abusive child when restraint is required to assure safety. Ability to stand and/or walk up to 8 hours per shift. Work involves talking, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal for extended periods of time. Noise in the work environment is usually moderately quiet but can be very loud at times. Work in an environment with various degrees of discomfort. Driving as needed throughout the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Notes This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.   Signing Bonus   Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement, EAP.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Additional Information   Close Date   Full Job Description None Specified  Benefits Information None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://STVINCENTCATHOLICCHARITIES.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Adoption Program Supervisor in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Legal Assistant in Lansing, MI Posted on: 2/12/2024 [Apply Now] Legal Case Manager in Lansing, MI Posted on: 3/18/2024 [Apply Now] Refugee Services Employment Assistant in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Refugee Services Case Manager - Kiswahili/Kinyarwanda Languages in Lansing, MI Posted on: 4/2/2024 [Apply Now]

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