Requirements High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of work experience with adolescents Eligibility under current PA legal and regulatory requirements Valid Driver's License State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances are required for this position and will be paid for by the agencyPay & Perks Starting Pay $15. 00 -$15.
75 $150 sign on bonus after first 30 days Medical, Dental, Vision with premiums for employees fully paid HRA that covers $4500 of your $5000 deductible Paid parental leave FSA 401K 401K match of 4% PTO, up to 17 days per year 14 paid holidays Birthday Time off Volunteer time off Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance PlanResponsibilities Follow guidance from the Residential Home Supervisor on shift Monitor and engage with residents to ensure compliance with program requirements Ensure residents receive weekly allowance money Administer resident medications, according to agency policies and procedures Meet with direct supervisor consistently for supervision sessions Meet on-call requirements Schedule may include working holidays.
Applicants might be asked to work a different shift as well as potential weekends Complete other duties as assigned that are relative to the positionPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and safety and maintain the standard of care appropriate for this position. Ability to physically respond to residents who are engaging in unsafe behavior. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Direct Support Professions (DSP) plays a crucial role in supporting and empowering young individuals by providing guidance, resources, and advocacy to help them overcome challenges and achieve their potential. This position involves working directly with adolescents in our group home. The ideal candidate is passionate about youth development, skilled in communication and problem-solving, and dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of young people. Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Type: Full timePay: $15. 00 - $15.
75Expected hours: 40 Per weekInternal Job Title: Youth AdvocatePeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person
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