Gateway-Longview, Inc.

        
                            Position: 
                            
	                            	Youth Care Professional
	                           	
                                            Location: 
                                        
                                                Williamsville, NY

                            Job Id: 
                            
                                    365
                            
                            # of Openings: 
                            
                                1
                            
                    Job Title: Youth Care Professional                              Department:  Residential Treatment
**Currently hiring for Full-Time positions only, including afternoons, evenings and weekends.
 
Position Summary: Supervise the safety and well-being of youth in care at all times, fostering physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each individual
 
Department
Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.
 
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
 
Benefits
Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
 
Compensation
$17.60 per hour
 
Primary Responsibilities
Actively engage with youth in therapeutic and daily activities
Council youth in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, safety, social skills, academics, and decision making
Proactively prevent or manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner
Transport youth to medical appointments, family visits, and community activities
Attend required staff, supervisory meetings, and treatment team meetings
Fulfill other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Ability to build rapport with youth based on healthy boundaries, effective communication and mutual respect
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience,  and active listening
Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
High School Diploma or GED
Current NYS Driver’s License
Ability to physically restrain if required
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Theology, Social Work
Demonstrated experience working with youth in professional or volunteer capacity
 
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
 
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